Southwest Baked Chicken

This dish has all the bright flavors of southwest foods that I crave....fresh cilantro....a little creaminess...a hint of spice.  For a gluten free option you could even serve it over rice.  

Southwest Baked Chicken

1 1/2 or 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast tenders
1 cup Kitchen Basics Chicken Stock
2 cups shredded cheese (your choice)
1 - 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with chilies (mild or regular)
1/2 cup homemade yogurt
2 Tbsp taco spices (1 Tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp coriander, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt)
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine


To keep the chicken juicy, quickly sear each side in 2 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat, just to put a little golden color on each side.  Then place chicken in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.  Mix all other ingredients together and pour over the chicken.  Bake at 400 until chicken is done (about 20 minutes).  Enjoy.