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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.
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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.

 

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To make an easy and delicious meal out of this, just serve over some white rice.

 

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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
  • 1/4 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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