Chiles Rellenos Chicken

Name: Chiles Rellenos Chicken
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 1/2 cup cubed pepper Jack cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 cup cubed pepper Jack cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Directions

1

Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Combine chiles and pepper Jack cheese; spoon into each pocket. Secure with toothpicks.
2

In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown chicken on both sides in oil. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer reads 165°, 15-20 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
3

Add garlic to skillet; cook for 1 minute. Stir in the cream cheese, broth and lime juice until blended. Bring to a boil. Stir in cilantro and lime zest.
4

Remove toothpicks from chicken. Serve with cream sauce.