Southwest Chicken Bake

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • kosher salt & black pepper
  • 1 15 ounce can enchilada sauce
  • 1 14.5 ounce can chopped tomatoes with green chilies drained
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 1 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese

GARNISHES:

  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Cojita cheese crumbled
  • Tortilla corn strips or corn chips
  • Homemade Refried Beans click for recipe

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat oven to 375°F and spray an 8×11-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Pound the breasts to an even 1” thickness.
  • Season both sides of the breasts with salt and black pepper.
  • Place the chicken in the prepared dish.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together enchilada sauce, drained tomatoes, and sour cream. Pour the sauce/sour cream mixture over the chicken.
  • Bake at 375°F for 20-30 or until the internal temperature, of a middle breast, reads 155°F.
  • Sprinkle breast with the Mexican blend cheese and cook just until cheese is melted and just beginning to bubble.
  • Remove chicken from the oven and allow to rest 3-4 minutes.
  • Serving idea: Place a nest of tortilla chips/strips on the plate and place the chicken on top. Drizzle with extra sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro & crumbled Cotija cheese.
  • Enjoy!

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