Smothered Green Chili Pepper Chicken

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 11

Smothered Green Chili Pepper Chicken recipe that is easy to make

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
	1 tablespoon fresh lime juice ( about 1/2 lime )
	3 tablespoons low-sodium taco seasoning
	12 canned whole green chilies , drained ( I used jarred Pepperoncini for mine and whole canned jalapenos for my husband )
	1/2 cup shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

263

Sugar

Fat

This Smothered Green Chili Pepper Chicken recipe is a delicious and quick main course that can be whipped up on a weeknight. The chicken is seasoned with taco seasoning and topped with green chili peppers and low-fat mozzarella cheese. The use of Green chili peppers adds a nice kick of heat that pairs well with the melted cheese on top. Serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables or rice for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	Pat each chicken breast dry with paper towels.
3.	Drizzle the lime juice over both sides of each chicken breast.
4.	Season each chicken breast with 1/2 tablespoon of the taco seasoning.
5.	Cut each green chili pepper in half and remove the seeds.
6.	Place 2 green chili pepper halves on top of each chicken breast.
7.	Cover the chicken and chilies with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
8.	Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This recipe is quick and easy to make.
The chicken is juicy and flavorful due to the taco seasoning and green chili peppers.
The melted cheese on top adds a delicious creaminess to the dish.

CONS

The recipe calls for canned whole green chilies which may not be very easily available.
The dish is relatively high in sodium due to the use of taco seasoning and canned chilies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The chicken is a great source of protein which is essential for building and maintaining muscle mass. The green chili peppers are low in calories and high in vitamin C which is important for maintaining a healthy immune system. The use of low-fat mozzarella cheese reduces the calorie and fat content of the dish.