Description
This Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce offers irresistible flavor and simple preparation. Juicy chicken breasts topped with a creamy, zesty cheese sauce make for a perfect weeknight dinner or comfort meal everyone will love.
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
- Coat chicken breasts evenly with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a small amount of oil. Sear chicken breasts until golden on both sides and cooked through. Set aside to rest.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking until golden and nutty in aroma.
- Gradually add milk to the roux, whisking continuously to prevent lumps, until the mixture thickens. Stir in salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
- Remove from heat and slowly add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Plate chicken and pour cheese sauce over each piece. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.
Notes
For an extra kick, increase the cayenne pepper in the cheese sauce.
Ensure the cheddar cheese is shredded by hand for better melting and texture.
Allow the chicken to rest before slicing for juicier pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg