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Smothered Green Chile Pepper Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 4
Whole green chiles hug the chicken thighs and impart a mild, roasted flavor to both the meat and broth. The chiles used in this recipe come 3 per 4-ounce can. Found in Weight Watchers recipes magazine. I have used taco seasoning I have made from this site and regular mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients:
8 (3 ounce) boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
3 tablespoons less-sodium taco seasoning
8 canned whole green chilies, drained
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 -3 sliced green onions (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degreees.
2. Arrange chicken in an 8 inch square baking dish; squeeze liime juice evenly over chicken. Sprinkle evenly with taco seasoning.
3. Slice chiles lengthwise, cutting to, but not through other side; open flat. Place 1 chile over each chicken thigh. Cover dish with foil; bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Sprinkle cheese evenly over chiles and chicken; bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Top with sliced green onions.
By RecipeOfHealth.com