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Creamy Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce for Quick Comfort

This 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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Tender for quick cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Enhances flavor profile
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or fresh garlic for more punch
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Substitute fresh onion if needed
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Essential for richness
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Cornstarch can be used for gluten-free
  • 1 cup Milk Almond or oat milk for dairy-free
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Feel free to mix cheeses
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Fresh or canned
  • 1 can Diced Green Chilies Optional for mild kick
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Sweet or smoked

Equipment

  • skillet
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and rub on both sides of the chicken breasts.
  2. 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.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet, whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking for about 1 minute.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until sauce thickens (3-5 minutes).
  5. Stir in cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and chilies; mix until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  6. Return sliced chicken to the skillet, coating thoroughly in cheese sauce and simmering for a few minutes.
  7. Serve the creamy chicken with cheese sauce alongside rice or tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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