Spicy Green Chile Chicken Bake
Recipe: #1072
October 22, 2011
Categories: Casseroles, Chicken, Mexican, Oven Bake, Chicken Dinner, Mexican Chicken, Mexican Casseroles, Mexican Dinner, more
"Make this as spicy as you like by adjusting the hot sauce and/or the cayenne, if using bone in skin on chicken breasts then first cooking will need to be increased. Serve with cooked rice or mashed potatoes "
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (365.7 g)
- Calories 630.4
- Total Fat - 31.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 17.4 g
- Cholesterol - 96.2 mg
- Sodium - 1246 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 48.4 g
- Dietary Fiber - 4.5 g
- Sugars - 29.5 g
- Protein - 40.6 g
- Calcium - 1017.4 mg
- Iron - 2.8 mg
- Vitamin C - 33 mg
- Thiamin - 0.5 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F, then set oven rack to lowest position.
Step 2
Melt butter in a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish in the oven for about 3 minutes.
Step 3
In a shallow bowl combine the flour with next 5 spices.
Step 4
In another shallow bowl combine 1/2 cup of buttermilk with hot sauce.
Step 5
Dip chicken first buttermilk allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the flour mixture.
Step 6
Arrange chicken in baking dish.
Step 7
Bake at 425 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.
Step 8
Meanwhile stir together cream of mushroom soup, chiles, and remaining 3/4 cup buttermilk; Pour over chicken, return to oven and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is done.
Step 9
Sprinkle with cheese, and bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- If using bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, the cooking time will need to be increased.
- For more heat, adjust the amount of hot sauce and/or cayenne pepper.
- Substitute olive oil for the butter. The benefit of this substitution is that olive oil is a healthier option than butter, containing more healthy fats and fewer saturated fats.
- Substitute cooked quinoa for the rice. The benefit of this substitution is that quinoa is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids, making it a healthier and more nutrient-dense option than rice.
Barbecue Chicken Bake Replace the butter with 1/4 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce. Substitute the cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper with 1 teaspoon of your favorite barbecue seasoning. Use 1 cup of buttermilk, and omit the Louisianna hot sauce. Replace the mushroom soup with 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup. Replace the green chiles with 1/2 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce. Top with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Mexican Barbecue Chicken Bake Replace the butter with 1/4 cup of your favorite Mexican-style salsa. Substitute the cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper with 1 teaspoon of your favorite Mexican-style seasoning. Use 1 cup of Mexican-style crema or sour cream, and omit the Louisianna hot sauce. Replace the mushroom soup with 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup. Replace the green chiles with 1/2 cup of your favorite Mexican-style salsa. Top with 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Garlic Roasted Broccoli: Roasting broccoli with garlic and olive oil gives it a delicious nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the Spicy Green Chile Chicken Bake. The broccoli is a great way to add a healthy vegetable side to the meal.
Cilantro Lime Rice: This flavorful rice dish is a great accompaniment to the Spicy Green Chile Chicken Bake. The cilantro and lime give it a bright and zesty flavor, and the texture of the rice pairs perfectly with the creamy chicken bake. It's a great way to add a healthy, flavorful side to the meal.
FAQ
Q: How spicy can I make this dish?
A: You can adjust the spiciness of the dish by adjusting the amount of hot sauce and/or cayenne pepper you use in the recipe. You can also adjust the heat level by adding more or less of the cayenne pepper.
Q: What other ingredients can I use in this dish?
A: You can add a variety of ingredients to the dish depending on your tastes. Consider adding vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and garlic. You can also add different types of beans, such as black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans. Finally, you can add herbs and spices for additional flavor.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: The green chiles used in this recipe are a staple in New Mexican cuisine, which was popularized by the actress and singer, Demi Lovato, who is originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Fun Fact 2: This recipe is similar to a dish called "Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas", which was created by the famous chef and restaurateur, Bobby Flay, who hails from the same state as Demi Lovato.