Chicken Mesilla Recipe
Bone in chicken breast with sautéed onions, green chile, Monterey Jack cheese, served with a side of chile con queso mashed potatoes
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the bone-in chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- 2
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
- 3
Add Green Chile
Stir in the chopped green chile and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
In the same skillet, push the onion and chile mixture to the side and add the chicken breasts. Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until browned.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Once the chicken is browned, top each breast with the sautéed vegetable mixture and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- 6
Bake
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
