Saturday, April 28, 2012

Monterrey Chicken and Potatoes

This is a great one dish meal that I found on AllRecipes.  I love meals that are all in one with minimal dishes to clean.  This recipe for Monterrey Chicken and Potatoes is simple and flavorful so it is a definite keeper for me :)

Not a beautiful picture, but it is extremely yummy!


Monterrey Chicken and Potatoes adapted from Monterrey Chicken and Potatoes from AllRecipes
2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves or about 1 lb (I halve mine again)
1/2 Cup Butter, divided and melted
2 lbs Small Red Potatoes, quartered
1 TBS Lime Juice
1-1/2 Cups Shredded Cheese
2 tsp Dried Cilantro (or about 1/4 cup fresh)
3/4 Cup Salsa

  • Preheat oven to 425 and oil a glass 9x13 baking dish (or line with foil)
  • Toss potatoes with 2 TBS melted butter until fully coated and then arrange in a single layer in the prepared dish
  • Bake 10 minutes and then remove from oven
  • While potatoes are roasting combine remaining melted butter and lime juice then coat chicken with mixture
  • Push potatoes to the side of the pan and layer chicken in center of the baking dish with potatoes along side
  • Then drizzle any remaining butter mixture over chicken and potatoes and salt and pepper to taste if desired
  • Place back in the oven for about 20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked
  • While chicken and potatoes are baking combine salsa with the cilantro and place int the fridge to blend flavors
  • When chicken is cooked combine salsa mixture with cheese and top the chicken and potatoes
  • Bake until cheese is melted about 5-10 minutes
Yum!  What a fantastic meal!  Everyone loved the flavors and the fresh taste of this simple dish.  This made 4 servings and the nutritional information is for one serving.  

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 379 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
540
Calories from Fat
253
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
28.1g
43%
Saturated Fat
15.6g
78%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
111mg
37%
Sodium
720mg
30%
Total Carbohydrates
40.3g
13%
Dietary Fiber
4.6g
18%
Sugars
3.8g
Protein
36.9g
Vitamin A 18%Vitamin C 33%
Calcium 54%Iron 13%
Nutrition Grade C+
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

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