Description
A bold and creamy Mexican-inspired chicken dish, featuring seasoned chicken breasts smothered in a smooth, cheesy sauce—perfect over rice or tucked into tortillas for an easy and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Optional: 1/4 cup diced green chiles or jalapeños, paprika for extra flavor
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux. Cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Reduce heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted and smooth. Add green chiles or jalapeños if using.
- Return the chicken to the skillet or spoon cheese sauce over chicken when serving.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use pepper jack cheese for a spicier kick.
- Sauté bell peppers or onions for added veggies and color.
- Slice the chicken for tacos or wraps with the cheese sauce as a drizzle.
- Add a pinch of paprika or cayenne for more flavor depth.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
