POLLO VERDE CHICKEN

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This recipe was created by my aunt. She represented New Mexico at the 36th National Cooking Contest held at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC.

Provided by GibbyLou

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 chicken breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 chicken breast halves, boned
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons oil
1 (4 ounce) can whole green chilies, cut in strips
1 (2 ounce) jar pimientos, drained, cut in strips
1/4 lb cheddar cheese, cut in strips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In shallow bowl, place flour, salt, and pepper. Add chicken one piece, at a time, dredging to coat.
  • In fry pan, place butter and oil; heat over medium temperature until bubbling. Add chicken, skin side down, and cook, turning, about 10 minutes or until brown on all sides.
  • Remove chicken from pan and drain on paper towels.
  • Place chicken in shallow baking pan and top with strips of chiles, cheese, and pimientos.
  • Place in oven and cook for about 10 minutes or until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 91.5, Sodium 567.6, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 2, Protein 24.1

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