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This One Pot Cheesy Chicken and Green Chile Skillet is creamy, spicy and perfect for burrito bowls, salads, casseroles, or just over a big bowl of rice!
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Chicken Green Chile Skillet
It’s hard to come up with delicious, easy dinners that taste indulgent and creamy but aren’t too loaded with calories. I love delicious, creamy, rich dishes- but let’s face it, they aren’t super healthy. This lightened up skillet is under 300 calories per serving (make sure you portion correctly, there are only four servings in the dish) to make a perfect addition to rice, a salad “burrito bowl” style, or even a taco/burrito!
This skillet is a perfect easy meal that also makes great leftovers- it can be repurposed into a base for tortilla soup the next day! Just add stock and some more diced tomatoes for a deliciously comforting meal.
Be sure to measure out your cheese if you’re looking for the right calories- and find a good part-skim cheese (I use Oaxaca from Cacique- in your grocer’s refrigerated deli or hispanic goods section) because it is part skim, but melts like a charm for perfect, thick, stretchy cheese! It’s delicious and perfect for a decadent meal that won’t break your calorie budget.
What to enjoy with Chicken GReen Chile Skillet
Cilantro-Lime Rice – A refreshing, flavorful pairing.
Refried Beans or Black Beans – Adds a creamy, hearty component.
Mexican-Style Street Corn (Elote) – Grilled corn with cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime.
Simple Green Salad – Tossed with a tangy vinaigrette to balance the rich flavors.
Guacamole or Sliced Avocado – Creamy and cooling.
Sweet Cornbread – A touch of sweetness to complement the spice.
Roasted Vegetables – Bell peppers, zucchini, or asparagus work well.
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One Pot Cheesy Chicken and Green Chile Skillet
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts, diced into 1″ cubes
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 8 oz diced tomatoes with green chili
- 16 oz green chile sauce, I use Hatch 505 Green Chile
- ½ package cacique oaxhaca
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat 1 tsp of olive oil on medium high heat until shimmery.
- Brown chicken, about 10 minutes.
- Add onion and pepper, brown- another 8 minutes.
- Add green chili sauce and cheese.
- Stir well to incorporate cheese, let fully melt- about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and plate over salad, add to tacos, or pile over rice.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
My cousin made this last night-Fantastic
What is the one item toward bottom of recipe? I have not heard of it!
The Cacique Oxhaca cheese? It is AMAZING! I love it! It is a part skim cheese, similar to mozzarella.
This is going on our menu, OMG it looks fantastic!!!