Description
This Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce delivers irresistible flavors with easy preparation. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, this dish features juicy chicken breasts seasoned to perfection and topped with a creamy, homemade cheese sauce that will delight your taste buds.
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 chicken breasts evenly with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, and let it rest.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, then sear chicken breasts until golden and cooked through. Set aside to rest.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in flour until a smooth paste forms and turns light golden.
- Gradually add milk while whisking to prevent lumps, cook until thickened, then add salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika, stirring well.
- Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Plate chicken and pour cheese sauce over each piece, garnishing with parsley or cilantro.
Notes
Let the chicken rest after cooking for juicier meat.
Using freshly shredded cheese yields the best texture and flavor in the sauce.
Feel free to adjust the spice level by modifying the cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 150mg