Description
This Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce features succulent chicken breasts seasoned to perfection and topped with a creamy, flavorful cheese sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a quick family meal!
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 cheese sauce)
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (for cheese sauce)
- 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Coat chicken breasts with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper evenly. Allow to rest to meld flavors.
- Heat a skillet with oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts on each side until golden, then set aside to rest after cooking through.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour gradually, forming a roux until it turns light golden with a nutty aroma.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring to avoid lumps. Cook until thickened, then add salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth and rich.
- Plate chicken and pour cheese sauce generously over each piece. Garnish with parsley or cilantro before serving.
Notes
For additional flavor, let the chicken marinate for a few hours before cooking.
Serve with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.
Feel free to add toppings like jalapeños or avocado for extra flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 125mg