CHEESY MEXICAN CHICKEN

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Make and share this Cheesy Mexican Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim127

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
additional paprika (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the black and red pepper, paprika and garlic powder.
  • Sprinkle evenly over chicken.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Top with chiles and cheese.
  • Cover and let stand 2-3 minutes or until cheese melts.
  • Sprinkle with additional paprika.
  • (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 101.2, Sodium 251.3, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 35

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