Chicken Rellenos with Cilantro-Lime Cream Sauce

By Janes_kitchen

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
• 1/2 cup cubed pepper Jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon grated lime peel

Details

Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Combine chilies and pepper Jack cheese; spoon into each pocket. Secure with toothpicks.
In a large ovenproof skillet, brown chicken on both sides in oil. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
Add garlic to skillet; cook for 1 minute. Stir in the cream cheese, broth and lime juice until blended. Bring to a boil. Stir in cilantro and lime peel.
Remove toothpicks from chicken. Serve with cream sauce