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low carb green chili chicken bake in a cast iron skilet

Green Chili Chicken Bake

Jenni Cole
Green chili chicken bake is simple to put together and is mild enough the whole family will love it. With chicken breasts layered with cream cheese, green chili sauce, and shredded cheese, dinner doesn't get much easier. Keto, low carb, and gluten free too
4.65 from 34 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Chicken
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 422 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 + lb chicken breasts 3-4 breasts
  • 8 oz whipped cream cheese
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 4 oz can diced green chilis mild
  • ½ cup chili Verde salsa or green enchilada sauce
  • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning homemade or favorite brand

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F
  • NOTE: directions include baking the chicken from raw in the oven and also searing first in a skillet and then finishing by baking in the oven for a shorter amount of time.
  • Cut the 2 large chicken breasts into halves lengthwise to make 4 chicken cutlets.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Sear the chicken breast cutlets for 3 minutes on each side. *skip this step if you want to make the whole dish in the oven*
  • Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken
  • Spread the whipped cream cheese over the top of the seasoned chicken breasts.
  • Spread the diced green chilis and the green chili salsa over the cream cheese layer and then top with the shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  • If you first seared the chicken, bake the chicken cutlets for 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
  • If you did NOT sear the chicken ake the entire recipe for 30-35 minutes until a thermometer reads 165F, when inserted into the thickest part of a chicken breast. Broil the cheese for a couple minutes if you prefer it crispy and browed.
  • Garnish with chives, chopped parsley, sour cream, and salsa.
  • Serve 6

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Notes

You can buy chicken cutlets instead of cutting 2 large breasts lengthwise
Instead of searing the chicken on the stovetop, you can also bake the chicken by adding 10 minutes to the cooking time
Use a variety of cheeses like cheddar, Colby Jack, or Jack cheese
Swap red salsa or red enchilada sauce for variety

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 29gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 862mgPotassium: 501mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1334IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken bake, chicken breast recipes, cream cheese recipe, southwest
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