Tanque Verde Guest Ranch's Cilantro Chicken

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Recipe for Tanque Verde Guest Ranch's Cilantro Chicken. Tomatoes, chiles, onion and cilantro flavor this tasty baked chicken dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, cut in large chunks
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 can whole tomatoes
  • 1 can whole green chiles, cut into 1" strips
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper

Directions

  1. Sauté onions and garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add tomatoes, green chilies and cilantro. Bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  3. Mix together flour, salt and pepper and place in a pastic food bag. Shake chicken breasts with the flour mixture to lightly coat. Saute chicken in remaining olive oil until golden brown on both sides, about 5-6 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a baking dish, cover with sauce and bake for about 45 minutes. Serve over rice.

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