CHILES RELLENOS CHICKEN

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There's a little math and a lot of mouthwatering flavor in this simple dinner recipe. The creamy cilantro and lime sauce would taste terrific with rice or egg noodles. -Julie De Matteo, Clementon, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 cup cubed pepper Jack cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Steps:

Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Combine chiles and pepper Jack cheese; spoon into each pocket. Secure with toothpicks. , In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown chicken on both sides in oil. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer reads 165°, 15-20 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm., Add garlic to skillet; cook for 1 minute. Stir in the cream cheese, broth and lime juice until blended. Bring to a boil. Stir in cilantro and lime zest. , Remove toothpicks from chicken. Serve with cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 583mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 43g protein.