Mexican Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Mexican Chicken Thighs
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place thighs in a covered casserole dish.
  3. Slit each green chile down one side so that they open op.
  4. Place one green chile on each thigh.
  5. Place the 3rd green chile over the other 2 chiles.
  6. Pour salsa over chiles and chicken.
  7. Put a lid on the dish.
  8. If you don't have a lid, cover with foil.
  9. Bake for 45 minutes or until chicken is done and liquids are hot and bubbly.
  10. Remove from oven.
  11. Remove the lid/foil.
  12. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the chicken and chiles.
  13. Replace the lid/foil and return it to oven.
  14. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and the liquid is hot and bubbly.
  15. Remove from oven.
  16. The juices from the dish can be used to pour over rice.
  17. This makes the rice taste really good!
  18. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 227.76 Kcal (954 kJ)
Calories from fat 147.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.34g 25%
Cholesterol 51.98mg 17%
Sodium 994.77mg 41%
Potassium 326.39mg 7%
Total Carbs 7.32g 2%
Sugars 4.4g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.95g 8%
Protein 14.33g 29%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 386.1mg 39%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 154.94 Kcal (649 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.11g 25%
Cholesterol 35.36mg 17%
Sodium 676.71mg 41%
Potassium 222.03mg 7%
Total Carbs 4.98g 2%
Sugars 2.99g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.33g 8%
Protein 9.74g 29%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 262.7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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