Taxco Chicken Breasts

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mexican

Taxco Chicken Breasts features tender chicken simmered in a creamy chili sauce with cumin, green chilies, and melted cheeses, offering rich flavors perfect for comforting family dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts, boned
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 4 Tbsp. flour
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 1/4 c. Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with a mixture of cumin and flour.
  2. Saute in butter until lightly browned.
  3. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  4. Add garlic, chicken bouillon cube, water, and chopped green chilies to the pan.
  5. Cook until the liquid has almost evaporated.
  6. Stir in sour cream.
  7. Return the chicken to the pan; cover and cook for 10 minutes over low heat.
  8. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheeses; cover and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  9. Serve with rice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

739 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 33.8g 68% DV
Total Fat 42.5g 55% DV
Carbs 59g 21% DV
Fiber 3.9g 14% DV
Sugar 4.2g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1212mg 53% DV
Potassium 914mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 120mg 40% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 87.5mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 3.5mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 628mg 48% DV
Iron 20.2mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-protein
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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