Smothered Green Chili Pepper Chicken

By Bujvary

Ingredients

• 8 (3-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
• 8 canned whole green chiles, drained
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400°.

2. Arrange chicken in an 8-inch square baking dish; squeeze lime juice evenly over chicken. Sprinkle evenly with taco seasoning.

3. Slice chiles lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, other side; open flat. Place 1 chile over each chicken thigh. Cover dish with foil; bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle cheese evenly over chiles and chicken; bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.