Monterey Chicken with Potatoes

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Monterey Chicken with Potatoes). This is a delicious dinner recipe developed by my mom. Roasted potatoes and chicken breasts are topped off with a cheesy cilantro and salsa topping at the last minute before serving.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Monterey Chicken with Potatoes

Ingredients

6 medium red potatoes

cubed

½ cup butter

melted and divided

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

½ cup salsa

1 lime

cut into wedges

Jalapeno and Cucumber Margarita

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Toss potatoes with about 1 tablespoon of melted butter until coated. Arrange in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove pan from oven and push potatoes out to the sides of the dish. Place the chicken breast halves in the dish. Stir together the remaining butter and lime juice. Brush onto chicken. Return to the oven.

Step 4

Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven or until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear. In a small bowl toss together the cheese cilantro and salsa. Sprinkle over the chicken and potatoes. Return to the oven for a few minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutritional Information

Monterey Chicken with Potatoes

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 766.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 42.8g 86%

Carbohydrates: 56.7g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 6.5g 26%

Sugars: 4.6g

Fat: 42.5g 66%

Saturated Fat: 26.8g 134%

Cholesterol: 176.6mg 59%

Vitamin A Iu: 1693.3IU 34%

Niacin Equivalents: 20.4mg 157%

Vitamin B6: 1.1mg 68%

Vitamin C: 34.9mg 58%

Folate: 66.3mcg 17%

Calcium: 390.6mg 39%

Iron: 3.5mg 19%

Magnesium: 100.7mg 36%

Potassium: 1835.9mg 51%

Sodium: 824.9mg 33%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 382.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.