Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring chicken breasts with vibrant green chile enchilada sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 cup Cheese, shredded
- 1 Bell Pepper, diced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by seasoning it with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in a skillet with oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Cook the seasoned chicken in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the green chile enchilada sauce, gently stirring to coat the chicken, and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Melt cheese on top by covering the skillet until it is gooey.
- Serve the chicken hot, optionally with rice or warm tortillas.
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Use high-quality enchilada sauce for a better taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mexican chicken, enchilada sauce, family meal, quick recipe, comfort food