Description
This Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce features juicy chicken breasts seasoned to perfection and smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce. It’s a simple yet flavorful dish that’s great for a quick dinner and ideal for comfort food lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Coat the chicken breasts with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper evenly. Let the chicken rest for the flavors to meld.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high with oil. Sear the chicken until golden on both sides, ensuring it stays juicy. Set aside to rest.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux until golden brown and nutty.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring to avoid lumps. Cook until thickened, then add salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika, mixing well.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken topped with the cheese sauce and garnish with parsley or cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes before cooking.
Consider adding diced jalapeños for an added kick.
Serve with rice or tortillas to soak up the delicious cheese sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 986mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg