Description
This Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce combines succulent chicken with a rich, creamy cheese sauce, creating a dish that feels like a hug on a plate.
Ingredients
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- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken in the skillet for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Create the sauce by combining heavy cream and shredded cheese in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Combine the cheese sauce over the chicken and let it simmer briefly.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
You can prep the chicken early in the day. For a crispier chicken, consider using an air fryer or baking it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Mexican chicken, cheese sauce, comfort food, easy dinner, weeknight meal