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Mexican Chicken With Cheese Sauce

This delicious Mexican Chicken With Cheese Sauce features tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, flavorful cheese sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup salsa mild or spicy, depending on preference
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime wedges

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix cumin, paprika, and salt. Rub this mixture on both sides of the chicken breasts.
  3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
Make the Cheese Sauce
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, salsa, and garlic powder.
  2. Stir continuously until the mixture is heated through, then gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
Combine and Bake
  1. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the seared chicken breasts in the skillet.
  2. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
Serve
  1. Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
  2. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to add jalapeños to the cheese sauce for extra heat, and serve with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.

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