Description
Creamy Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce is a quick and comforting dish that wraps tender chicken in a velvety cheese sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
- 1 can Diced Green Chilies
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- Combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and rub on both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and no longer pink.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until sauce thickens (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and chilies; mix until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
- Return sliced chicken to the skillet, coating thoroughly in cheese sauce and simmering for a few minutes.
- Serve the creamy chicken with cheese sauce alongside rice or tortillas.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg