Chicken Breasts with Creamy Tomatillo Sauce
Chicken Breasts with Creamy Tomatillo Sauce features tender, beer-and-teriyaki–marinated chicken capped with melty Muenster and a tangy tomatillo cream. The blend of roasted tomatillos, garlic, onion, and cilantro gives a bright, peppery snap balanced by rich sour cream. Serve for a weeknight dinner or casual weekend gathering when you want bold flavor without fuss.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Breasts with Creamy Tomatillo Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the beer, teriyaki sauce, chili powder, and garlic powder in a bowl; pour the mixture into a resealable plastic bag.
- 2
Add the chicken, coat it with the marinade, squeeze out the excess air, and seal the bag.
- 3
Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess; discard the remaining marinade.
- 6
Grill the chicken breasts on the preheated grill until the centers are no longer pink and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes per side.
- 7
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 8
Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and top each one with a slice of Muenster cheese.
- 9
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 10
Combine the tomatillos and water in a large saucepan; bring the water to a boil, cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the tomatillos begin to burst, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 11
Stir the onion and garlic into the tomatillo sauce; season with salt and pepper; continue to cook at a low boil until the onion is tender, about 15 minutes.
- 12
Pour the tomatillo sauce into a blender.
- 13
Cover and hold the lid down; pulse a few times, then blend until smooth.
- 14
Stir the sour cream and cilantro into the tomatillo sauce; pour the sauce over the chicken and Muenster cheese.
- 15
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese melts, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 508.54 kcal High 25%
- Protein 62.18 g Good Source 124%
- Carbohydrate 20.63 g 8%
- Total Fat 16.05 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 7.74 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 180.65 mg High 60%
- Sodium 705.98 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 4.36 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 13.35 g --
- Added Sugars 3.55 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 201.4 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 2.75 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 635.89 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 19.77 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 24.93 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chicken Breasts with Creamy Tomatillo Sauce is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beer, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 508.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Breasts with Creamy Tomatillo Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Breasts with Creamy Tomatillo Sauce?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 508.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Breasts with Creamy Tomatillo Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 15 steps.
- Is Chicken Breasts with Creamy Tomatillo Sauce healthy?
- Chicken Breasts with Creamy Tomatillo Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 508.54 calories and 62.18 g of protein, or 124% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 705.98 mg (31% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.74 g (39% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.55 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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