Chipotle Lime Chicken with Tortilla Chips
This easy Chipotle Lime Chicken Recipe is a delicious weeknight dinner idea and a fun, flavorful spin on a classic baked chicken breast. The mayo keeps it moist and the tortilla chips give it the perfect amount of crunch.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup crushed plain tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Combine mayonnaise, cheese, lime juice and ground chipotle in a medium bowl.
- Arrange chicken on a baking sheet.
- Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips.
- Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Notes
I like to double the amount of tortilla chips that I use to make sure there is extra crispiness.
If you can't find chipotle chile powder you can substitute regular chile powder.
Nutrition
Serving: 1breast | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
