CILANTRO CHICKEN

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Our family would eat Mexican food every day if we could, and this recipe is a favorite! Chicken breasts stay moist and tender topped with salsa, cilantro and cheese.-Juline Goelzer, Arroyo Grande, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon honey
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound)
1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the lime juice, oil and honey. Dip chicken in lime juice mixture, then coat with tortilla chips. Place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until juices run clear. Combine salsa and cilantro; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

shuvo pakhi
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I had a hard time finding cilantro at my local grocery store, but it was worth the effort. This recipe is amazing!


Larry crowder
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This recipe was a little too spicy for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who likes a little heat.


Tariyah Gibson
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sauce was mild and creamy, and the chicken was perfectly cooked.


Waheed Soomro
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The cilantro sauce is the star of this dish. It's so flavorful and really makes the chicken shine.


Nikolay Abbaz
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Justinas Surgelis
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great weeknight meal that the whole family enjoys.


Ayesha Aa
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the cilantro sauce.


Rebecca Mcguire
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was tender and moist, and the cilantro sauce was the perfect balance of flavors.


Nulu Bady
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I was skeptical about the cilantro sauce, but it turned out to be delicious. The chicken was also very juicy and flavorful.


Zawad Ahmad
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I'm not usually a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The cilantro sauce is amazing and really makes the dish.


Kwame Nyame Isaac Ministries
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This cilantro chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the cilantro sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


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