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Cheesy Green Chile Chicken

Cheesy Green Chile Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Cheesy Green Chile Chicken is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. With just eight ingredients, this easy weeknight dinner will make your taste buds sing and leave everyone craving more!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tomatillos husked
  • 2 cans Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles (4 ounces each)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1 poblano pepper sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Cutting Board
  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Chef's Knife
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. 1. Preheat your broiler to high. This step is crucial for achieving that delicious char on the tomatillos. You want them nice and roasted!
  2. 2. Place the tomatillos in a large skillet and transfer it to the oven. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, turning halfway through. Look for them to start charring all over, which enhances their flavor.
  3. 3. Once charred, remove the skillet from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Carefully handle the skillet, as it will be hot!
  4. 4. Transfer the tomatillos to a blender. Add in the green chiles, garlic, chili powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pulse until just combined. You want to create a smooth sauce.
  5. 5. Now, take the chicken breast and slice it horizontally through the middle, but not all the way through, creating a pocket. Open it up like a book. This is where the fun begins!
  6. 6. Stuff the pocket with a generous amount of pepper jack cheese and a few slices of poblano pepper. Close the chicken back over the filling.
  7. 7. Place the stuffed chicken in the same skillet you used to broil the tomatillos. Add the remaining slices of poblano pepper around it. Drizzle everything lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  8. 8. Transfer the skillet back to the oven and bake for 10 minutes. The chicken should start cooking through.
  9. 9. After 10 minutes, remove the skillet, pour the tomatillo sauce over the chicken, and continue baking for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  10. 10. Once done, serve with rice or tortillas and enjoy the delicious flavors of Cheesy Green Chile Chicken!

Notes

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