Description
This Green Chili Chicken Bake is a quick, creamy, and flavorful dinner made with tender chicken breasts, cream cheese, green chiles, and Monterey Jack cheese. It’s an easy-to-make, one-dish meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized with spicy variations or different cheeses. This comforting dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in the chopped green chiles.
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Assemble the dish: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken.
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Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
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Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30–40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
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Serve: Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the cream cheese mixture.
To make it vegetarian, swap the chicken for thick slices of zucchini or eggplant.
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack for a spicier version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
