Recipe RECIPE - Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce

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Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce

This recipe makes a Mexican spiced chicken topped with a creamy cheese sauce perfect for dinner!

Ingredients:

Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Skillet

Cheese Sauce:

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup cream cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green chilies
• Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:

• Chopped cilantro
• Sliced jalapeños
• Diced tomatoes

Directions:

Chicken:

• Season the chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
• In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side
• Remove from skillet and set aside

Cheese Sauce:

• In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat
• Whisk in the flour until smooth
• Gradually add milk, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens
• Add shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese, stirring until melted and smooth
• Stir in chopped green chilies, and season with salt and pepper

Finish Up:

• Slice the cooked chicken and place it on a serving platter
• Pour the warm cheese sauce over the chicken
• Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and diced tomatoes
• Serve the Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce immediately, accompanied by rice, tortillas, or your favorite sides

Enjoy!

Notes:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Kcal: 450 kcal per serving
• Servings: 4 servings

Source:

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