Cheesy Chicken Jack With Cilantro Cream Sauce Recipes

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.

CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN

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Chicken breasts in a light cajun and cilantro cream sauce are best served with cubed red potatoes and green beans or asparagus. Dish can also be served over rice, pasta, or egg noodles.

Provided by Michelle Zaretzky

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 thin skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 green onions, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 cups chicken broth
¼ cup dry white wine
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
½ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

Pat chicken breasts dry and sprinkle with 1/2 the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the very hot oil and cook, turning occasionally, until juices run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork and both sides are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside, reserving drippings in the skillet.
Add green onions and bell pepper to the drippings in the skillet. Cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and wine and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Simmer until juices have reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes more. Add cream and continue to simmer to reduce slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cilantro, plus remaining Cajun seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
Add chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 91.1 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CILANTRO CREAM SAUCE

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This is the sauce to accompany my recipe for Cheesy Chicken Jack. If you love cilantro, this recipe will delight you! This recipe is also good with burrito's and fajitas.

Provided by bfalck

Categories Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 (7 ounce) can salsa verde
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 small lime, juice of

Steps:

Combine cream cheese, sour cream and salsa in food processor/blender. Add in pepper, celery salt, cumin, garlic powder, cilantro and lime juice. Blend until smooth and creamy. Place in a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.8, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 127.4, Sodium 922.2, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 11.1