Description
A quick and easy one pan dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a zesty green chili sauce topped with melted cheese, perfect for a keto lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 can green chilies
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the chicken in olive oil over medium heat, seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add the chicken broth and green chilies to the pan, stirring to combine.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese on top of your chicken.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked and the cheese is melty.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
Let the chicken rest after baking to lock in moisture. Feel free to add veggies during the simmering stage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg