Spicy Chicken Verde

15 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 -ounce (2 tablespoons) margarine, melted
  • 4 ounces tomatillo sauce
  • 1/4 -ounce Monterey jack cheese
  • 2 ounces refried beans
  • 1 taco shell
  • 4 large lettuce leaves, shredded
  • 2 ounces cooked rice
  • 2 ounces pico de gallo
  • 2 ounces queso fresco
  • 2 teaspoons chopped chives, for garnish
  • Paprika, for garnish
  • 1 1/2 ounces guacamole
  • 1/2 ounce sour cream

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. 2
    Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breast generously with Cajun seasoning.
  3. 3
    Heat the margarine in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4
    Add the chicken and cook for about 3 minutes; flip over and continue cooking until fully cooked through.
  5. 5
    Remove from the heat and slice lengthwise into 4 strips.
  6. 6
    Place on a baking sheet and spread the tomatillo sauce on top.
  7. 7
    Sprinkle with jack cheese and place in the oven to melt, just a couple minutes.
  8. 8
    Meanwhile, spread the refried beans carefully over the taco shell, top with lettuce, rice, pico de gallo, and queso fresco.
  9. 9
    Remove chicken from the oven and place on top of fillings.
  10. 10
    Garnish with chives and a sprinkling of paprika.
  11. 11
    Serve with guacamole and sour cream on top.

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