Chili Cheesy Skillet Chicken

Submitted by Chef #348486

"This recipe is great because it utilizes only 1 large pan. Make sure you use a pan that has a lid. My husband says this tastes a lot like Chicken Enchiladas without the tortillas."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• salt and pepper
• 4 boneless chicken breasts
• 1⁄4 cup salsa
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄3 cup grated cheddar cheese (you can use any cheese you like)
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese

directions

1. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown chicken about 2 minutes per side.
3. Combine salsa, chilies and cumin in a bowl. Pour mixture over chicken.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover skillet and simmer chicken 10 minutes or until cooked through.
5. Mix cheeses in a bowl.
6. Divide cheese mixture over chicken, cover and cook 1 minute, just until cheese melts.
7. When you plate this make sure to scoop up any of the melted mixture that is on the bottom of the skillet to serve over the chicken.
8. Serve with Sour Cream, Spanish rice, salad and tortilla chips.

Reviews

[Shelby Jo]

This was really good. Simple to make too! Thanks for the great recipe.