Green Chili Cheese Chicken Delight
Tender chicken blanketed with creamy green chiles and bubbling cheese. A cozy, weeknight-friendly bake with big flavor.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil for searing
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt plus a pinch for the topping
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.75 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 8 oz diced green chiles drained
- 6 oz cream cheese softened
- 0.25 cup sour cream optional for extra creaminess
- 1.25 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided
- 0.5 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro plus more for garnish
- 2 tbsp sliced green onion for serving, optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Stir cream cheese, sour cream, green chiles, garlic, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Fold in 1 cup Monterey Jack and half the cilantro; reserve remaining cheeses for topping.
- Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Arrange chicken in the baking dish. Spread the green chile mixture evenly over each piece.
- Top with remaining Monterey Jack and the cheddar.
- Bake 16–20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F internally.
- Broil 1–2 minutes to brown the cheese, if desired. Rest 5 minutes, then garnish with cilantro and green onion.
Notes
Variation: Use pepper jack for extra heat, or swap chicken breasts for boneless thighs and add 3–5 minutes bake time. Serving tip: Spoon over cilantro-lime rice or tuck into warm tortillas. Store leftovers airtight up to 3 days; reheat gently at 325°F until warm.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Green Chili Cheese Chicken Delight flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.