Taxco Chicken Breasts

Serves: 4


4 chicken breast halves, boned and skinned
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon cumin
2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
3 Tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 Anaheim or California chiles, roasted, peeled, and chopped, or small can (3 oz) mild green chiles
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste and 1 teaspoon cumin. Dredge in flour. Melt butter in skilled, then sauté chicken over medium heat a few minutes on each side; do not overcook. Remove from skillet. Add garlic to skillet and sauté a moment. Add broth, chiles, and remaining cumin. Cook until liquid has almost evaporated. Reduce heat, then stir in sour cream and cheese and cook over low heat until cheese has melted. Return chicken to pan and heat through, being careful not to let sour cream sauce boil. Serve.