Description
This Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce offers a tantalizing blend of spices and rich cheese sauce. It’s an effortless weeknight meal that’s sure to please!
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
- Season the chicken breasts with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let rest for flavor infusion.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a bit of oil. Sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Let rest to keep juicy.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to create a roux, cooking until lightly golden and fragrant.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, ensuring no lumps form. As it thickens, add salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika for extra flavor.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted and smooth.
- Serve the seasoned chicken topped with cheese sauce, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.
Notes
For extra heat, increase the crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to taste.
Feel free to substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat.
This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with cheese sauce
- Calories: 564
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 153mg