Best 7 Green Chili And Cheese Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our versatile Green Chili and Cheese Chicken, a dish that seamlessly blends bold flavors and comforting textures. This recipe collection offers a range of options to cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you seek a classic, creamy casserole, a crispy baked version, or a tantalizing slow-cooker delight, we have you covered. Discover the perfect balance of heat, cheese, and succulent chicken in each variation. Get ready to embark on a journey of taste and satisfaction with our Green Chili and Cheese Chicken extravaganza.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED GREEN CHILE CHICKEN



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Provided by Danae Halliday

Categories     Dinners

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
2 whole green chiles (roasted or canned), stem and seeds removed and sliced into large strips
3/4 cup green enchilada sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped cilantro for garnish
2 cups cooked rice
1/4 cup green enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375° F. and spray an oven safe baking dish (approximately 11 x 7 inch) with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of the prepared dish.
  • In a small bowl combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder salt and pepper. Coat the chicken breast evenly with the spice mixture and place them in the baking dish. Top the chicken with the strips of green chiles and pour the remaining enchilada sauce on top. Sprinkle on the shredded cheese and cover the baking dish with foil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes then remove the foil and bake another 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature is 165°. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
  • While the chicken is baking prepare the rice. In a bowl stir together the cooked rice, enchilada sauce, green chiles, cilantro, salt and pepper. Taste for seasoning and serve with the green chile chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 116 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 564 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

GREEN CHICKEN CHILI



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground chicken
1 large onion, diced
1 jalapeño, seeds removed for less heat if desired, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cooked chicken breasts, such as from rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 cup salsa verde
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup half-and-half
Cheese Skulls, recipe follows
Tortilla chips, sour cream, cilantro, chopped scallions, for serving
1 1/2 cups whole milk shredded mozzarella

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and use a wooden spoon to break up the meat as it browns. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon olive oil to the Dutch oven and reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and jalapeño. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent and tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic, cumin and coriander and cook until the spices are fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, shredded chicken, cooked ground chicken, salsa verde, salt and pepper and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Bring to a low boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and let simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour. Stir in the beans and half-and-half and continue to simmer, uncovered, until the liquid has reduced and the chili is thick, about 30 minutes.
  • Serve with cheese skulls, tortilla chips, sour cream, cilantro and scallions.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place a 6-count skull mold on a baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese into each skull mold. Bake until the cheese has melted and the edges just begin to brown slightly, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Allow the skulls to cool for 2 minutes, then remove from the pan. Serve on top of a warm bowl of chili. Cheese Skull recipe courtesy of The Kitchen.

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN CHILI



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The prep work for this chili is easy thanks to several pantry staples. It's loaded with shredded chicken and beans. The spicy heat can be tamed a bit with cool sour cream. -Fred Lockwood, Plano, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 5h30m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bone-in chicken breast halves (14 ounces each)
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 cup pickled jalapeno slices
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 jars (16 ounces each) salsa verde
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
Optional toppings: Shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream and crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, onions, peppers, jalapenos and chiles in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour salsa over top. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred chicken with 2 forks, discarding skin and bones; return meat to slow cooker. Stir in the beans, sour cream and cilantro; heat through. Serve with toppings as desired. Freeze option: Before adding sour cream, cilantro and toppings, cool chili. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Stir in sour cream and cilantro. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN



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I made this for dinner last night and it was heaven on a plate.

Categories     main dish     poultry

Time 4h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 c. Olive Oil
3 tbsp. Lime Juice
2 whole Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce (more To Taste)
2 cloves Garlic
1 tsp. Ground Cumin
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
6 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
6 whole Hatch, Anaheim, Or Poblano Chiles
1/2 lb. Monterey Jack Cheese, Cut Into Slices Or Grated
Pico De Gallo Or Salsa, For Serving
Beans, For Serving
Rice For Serving

Steps:

  • First, make the marinade for the chicken: Combine olive oil, lime juice, chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a blender and mix until it's totally pureed. Pour into a large ziploc bag with the chicken breasts. Seal the bag, smush it around to coat the chicken, and place it in the fridge to marinate for at least 4 hours (overnight if possible.) ***Note: You can use any marinade, homemade or storebought, you'd like! Anything works. After the chicken has marinated, roast the chiles by using metal tongs to hold the peppers one by one over the flame of your stovetop until the skin is totally charred. (If you don't have a gas stove, you can use an outdoor grill OR place them on a baking sheet directly under your oven's broilers.) When the skin is totally blackened, place the chiles in a large ziploc and seal the bag to allow the chiles to sweat for a good 20 minutes. Remove them from the bag and use a knife to scrape off most of the blackened skin. Slice the chiles in half lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds and membranes. Lay out the roasted, seeded chile halves so they'll be ready.Grill the chicken (or saute it in a skillet) over medium-high heat for 4 minutes on the first side. Turn the chicken over, and on the cooked side lay on 2 chile halves and a nice slice of cheese. Turn the heat to medium-low and allow the chicken to finish cooking for 4 to 5 minutes, until it's totally done in the center. The cheese should melt on its own; if it needs a little help, invert an iron skillet over it (or put the lid on the skillet, if using).Remove the chicken from the skillet and serve it with rice and beans on the side. Top the chicken with a spoonful of pico de gallo or salsa.

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or more to taste
2 cloves garlic
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 poblano chiles
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 6 slices

Steps:

  • First, make the marinade for the chicken: Combine the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, pepper, chipotle peppers and garlic in a blender and mix until totally pureed. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag with the chicken breasts. Seal the bag, smush it around to coat the chicken and place it in the fridge to marinate for at least 4 hours (overnight if possible).
  • After the chicken has marinated, roast the poblano chiles one-by-one over the flame of your stovetop, using metal tongs to hold them, until the skin is totally charred. (If you don't have a gas stove, you can use an outdoor grill OR place them on a baking sheet directly under your oven's broiler.) When the skin is totally blackened, place the chiles in a large resealable plastic bag and seal the bag to allow the chiles to sweat for a good 20 minutes. Remove the chiles and use a knife to scrape off most of the blackened skin. Slice the chiles in half lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds and membranes. Lay out the chile halves so they'll be ready for the next step.
  • Preheat a grill pan to medium-high heat (or use a skillet). Grill the chicken (or saute in the skillet) for 4 minutes on the first side. Turn the chicken over and lay 2 chile halves and a nice slice of cheese on the cooked side of each piece. Turn the heat to medium low and allow the chicken to finish cooking until it's totally done in the center, 4 to 5 minutes. The cheese should melt on its own; if it needs a little help, invert an iron skillet over it (or put the lid on the skillet, if using). Serve!

ONE SKILLET CHEESY GREEN CHILE CHICKEN



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Simple One Skillet Cheesy Green Chile Chicken: delicious saucy cheesy chicken that's all made in one pan, is no fuss, and is so quick and easy!

Provided by Tieghan Gerard

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 slices pepperjack cheese
2 poblano peppers, sliced
1 yellow onion, chopped or sliced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 jar salsa verde
fresh cilantro and limes for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 425° F. 2. Slice the chicken through the middle horizontally to within a 1/2 inch of the other side. Open the 2 sides and spread them out like an open book. Spread the cream cheese on 1 side of the chicken, then add the pepper jack and a few poblano pepper slices. Fold the other side of the chicken over the peppers/cheese, like a book, to enclose the filling. Place the chicken in the skillet or baking dish. Rub with olive oil. 3. In a small bowl combine the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Rub the seasonings all over the chicken. 4. Sprinkle the remaining poblano peppers and onions around the chicken. Drizzle everything with olive oil, then pour over the salsa verde. Bake 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Serve with fresh cilantro and limes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN WITH GREEN CHILI SAUCE



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What an easy, flavorful dish! Lemon adds tang, Cajun seasoning brings a kick and sour cream cools it all down. -LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
2/3 cup reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup canned chopped green chilies
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with Cajun seasoning. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides., In a small bowl, combine the soup, water, chilies and lemon juice. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 634mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To make the chicken more flavorful, marinate it in the green chili sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't have any green chili sauce, you can make your own by blending together some fresh green chilies, garlic, and cilantro.
  • You can also use different types of cheese in this recipe, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack.
  • If you want a spicier dish, you can add more green chilies to the sauce.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or salad.

Conclusion:

This green chili and cheese chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the green chili sauce gives it a nice kick. The cheese adds a creamy and gooey texture that makes this dish even more irresistible. Serve it with your favorite sides, and you're sure to have a hit on your hands.

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