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    Home » Dinner » Southwestern Baked Chicken

    Southwestern Baked Chicken

    Published: May 26, 2015 · Modified: Jun 8, 2021 by Vicky

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    While my family enjoys chicken, sometimes they get bored with the same old chicken dishes I typically prepare. To switch things up a bit I made this Southwestern Baked Chicken using yogurt and crushed tortilla chips. The result was chicken that was moist on the inside, yet had a satisfying crunch on the outside. You must try this if you are looking to add a little variety to your chicken dinner. Your family will thank you!

    Southwestern Baked Chicken - This flavorful recipes keeps the chicken moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Great dinner idea! #MountainHighYoghurt #sponsored
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     To make this Southwestern Baked Chicken you will be using plain yogurt. Dipping the chicken is the yogurt provides a great coating for the crushed tortillas and helps keep the chicken moist and tender while cooking.
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    To make the tortilla crumbs, you will crush the chips in a zippered plastic bag by rolling over them with a rolling pin. If you have a little helper in the kitchen, this would be a fun step for them to help with.
    Making southwestern baked chicken #MountainHighYoghurt #sponsored
    Dip the chicken breast on both sides into the yogurt and then dredge through the tortilla crumbs, carefully covering both sides.
    tortilla encrusted chicken
    You will then bake the chicken and when it comes out of the oven, it will be moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside.

     

    Baked chicken #MountainHighYoghurt #sponsored
    To make an easy and delicious meal out of this, just serve over some white rice.

     

    Southwestern Baked Chicken #MountainHighYoghurt #sponsored

     

    Southwestern Baked Chicken - This flavorful recipes keeps the chicken moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Great dinner idea! #MountainHighYoghurt #sponsored

    Southwestern Baked Chicken

    Ingredients:

    • 2 large skinned, boneless chicken breasts
    • 1 cup tortilla chip crumbs
    • 1 cup of plainYogurt
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • ¼ cup ranch dressing
    • Rice (optional)

     

     Directions:

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    1. Crush tortillas into crumbs by placing them in a zip top bag and rolling them with a rolling pin. Place the crumbs in a large plate and set aside.
    2. Pour 1 cup of yogurt into a large plate.
    3. Dip chicken breasts into the yogurt, covering on both sides.
    4. Next, dip the chicken into the tortilla crumbs, coating both sides.
    5. Bake on a greased baking sheet at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an
        internal temperature of  165 degrees.
    6. Slice the chicken and drizzle ranch dressing over the top. If you'd like, serve over a bed of rice.

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    1. Organized Island

      May 27, 2015 at 10:56 pm

      This looks like such a great meal idea! Love Mountain High Yoghurt! Thanks for the recipe!

    2. Jamie Gall

      May 31, 2015 at 5:34 am

      Oh, this sounds delicious! I'll definitely have to give this one a try.... I've never used Yoghurt for a savory dish, but I bet it works....

    3. Annie Montgomery

      June 02, 2015 at 1:13 am

      yumm! oh yoghurt....so great 😉

    4. Ana Dziengel

      June 13, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      This looks so good!

    5. RowenJefferson

      March 05, 2022 at 10:25 pm

      thank you so much for this impressive site me and my kin admired this satisfied and penetration

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