El Paso Chicken

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, cheesy chicken baked in a rich sauce of salsa and enchilada spices
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This El Paso Chicken is a comforting, one-pan dinner that combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious blend of softened cream cheese, chunky salsa, and savory enchilada sauce. The result is a dish with a smooth, rich texture and bold Mexican-inspired flavors that are both familiar and exciting. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want something hearty and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it over rice or with warm tortillas for a complete family meal that everyone will love. Simple ingredients come together to create a restaurant-quality dish right at home.

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El Paso Chicken

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 4502.0

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This El Paso Chicken is a comforting, one-pan dinner that combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious blend of softened cream cheese, chunky salsa, and savory enchilada sauce. The result is a dish with a smooth, rich texture and bold Mexican-inspired flavors that are both familiar and exciting. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for busy weeknights when you want something hearty and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it over rice or with warm tortillas for a complete family meal that everyone will love. Simple ingredients come together to create a restaurant-quality dish right at home.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC) and grease an 11x7-inch baking dish.
  2. Place the chicken breast halves in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup of the chunky salsa until smooth.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining salsa with the enchilada sauce.
  6. Pour the salsa and enchilada sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are covered.
  7. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
  8. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set slightly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 4502.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 105.2g162%
Saturated Fat 63.0g315%
Cholesterol 261.0mg87%
Sodium 9369.0mg391%
Total Carbohydrate 1021.3g341%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g96%
Sugars 969.4g
Protein 33.7g68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, mexican, creamy, salsa, enchilada, cream cheese, easy dinner, baked chicken, family meal, comfort food, one pan, quick recipes, spicy, cheesy, weeknight, el paso
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