Description
This Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce is irresistible and simple to make. Packed with spices and topped with creamy cheddar cheese, it’s a perfect quick dinner that satisfies any comfort food cravings.
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 extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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 them rest while you make the cheese sauce.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden crust forms on both sides. Cook through and set aside to rest.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to create a roux until it turns golden and fragrant.
- Slowly add milk, whisking until thickened. Stir in salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- Remove from heat and add sharp cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken on plates and top with cheese sauce. Garnish with parsley or cilantro.
Notes
For added flavor, let the chicken marinate in the spices for an hour before cooking.
Use freshly grated cheese for a better texture in the sauce.
Feel free to spice things up by adding jalapeños to the cheese sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg