Description
Discover the perfect Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce recipe that delivers bold, spicy flavor in a creamy, melt‑in‑your‑mouth cheese sauce. This quick weeknight dinner features juicy chicken breasts seasoned with chili powder, cumin, garlic and onion powder, then baked under a rich blend of shredded cheese, heavy cream and chicken broth. Serve over fluffy rice for a satisfying Mexican‑inspired meal that’s easy to prepare, family‑friendly, and packed with comforting comfort and bold ultimate zes
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; coat chicken.
- Heat oil in skillet, sear chicken 4‑5 minutes each side.
- Remove chicken; add heavy cream and chicken broth, whisk.
- Stir in shredded cheese until smooth.
- Place chicken in baking dish, pour sauce over.
- Bake 20‑25 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve over rice.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add diced jalapeños to the sauce. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving for juicier results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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