Description
Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce combines tender chicken seasoned to perfection with a rich, creamy cheese sauce. This dish is quick to prepare and bursting with irresistible flavor, making it ideal for a satisfying dinner that the whole family will love.
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 (for the sauce)
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (for the sauce)
- 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Coat chicken breasts evenly with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let rest while preparing the cheese sauce.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a small amount of oil. Sear the chicken on each side until golden and cooked through. Set aside to rest.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth, cooking until light and golden.
- Slowly add milk to the roux, whisking to avoid lumps. Cook until it thickens, then add salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Plate the chicken and pour the cheese sauce over it. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.
Notes
For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper to the sauce.
Use freshly shredded cheese for the best texture and flavor.
This dish pairs well with rice or warm tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1030mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 108mg