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Cheesy Mexican Chicken
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
30
minutes
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Course
Entree
Servings
4
-6
Ingredients
4
Chicken breasts
sliced or cubed
1/2
T
cumin
1/2
T
coriander
1/2
T
paprika
2
t
black pepper
1/2
T
salt
1/4
c
canola oil
1
red bell pepper
julienned
1
orange/yellow bell pepper
julienned
1
yellow onion
julienned
2
jalapenos
small diced
4
cloves
garlic
minced
2
C
chicken stock
2
T
hot sauce
Tapatio or Cholula
1/4
C
cilantro
minced
2
C
cheddar cheese
shredded
1/2
lb
cream cheese
2
limes
Instructions
Heat oil in a deep sauté pan.
Season chicken with cumin, coriander, paprika, salt and pepper.
Add chicken, peppers, onion, jalapeño, and garlic to the pan. Sauté until chicken almost cooked through (about 5 minutes).
Add chicken stock, hot cause and cilantro. Bring to a boil and reduce to about 1 1/2 cups.
Add cheese a little at a time, stirring until completely incorporated before adding more.
Remove from heat and finish with the lime juice.
Serve over rice.