Southwest Baked Chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 404kcal
This Southwest Chicken Bake is so creamy, cheesy, & delicious. This easy Enchiladas Baked Chicken Breast recipe is perfect for dinner any night of the week!
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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 optional side dish. Click for recipe.
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F and spray an 8x11-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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Nutrition
Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 1272mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1395IU | Vitamin C: 12.2mg | Calcium: 289mg | Iron: 2.8mg