Friday, January 10, 2020

Chicken Rellenos with Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce *

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chi34
4 oz cubed pepper jack cheese
EVOO
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 Tbsp  dried cilantro
1 tsp grated lime peel

Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast.  Combine chiles and pepper jack cheese; spoon into each pocket. Place chicken breasts in greased 13x9 pan.  Bake at 350, until chicken is done, about 25-35 minutes. Meanwhile in small pot, add 1 tsp EVOO and garlic.  Cook over medium low heat for 1  minute.  Stir in the cream cheese, broth and lime juice until blended.  Bring to a boil.  Stir in cilantro and lime peel.  Serve cream sauce over cooked chicken breasts.

Serves 4


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