Description
This Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce brings together juicy chicken breasts and a creamy cheddar cheese sauce infused with spices, making it a simple yet delicious option for a hearty meal that’s sure to please anyone looking for an easy, homemade dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts seasoned with 1 teaspoon each of chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons of paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
- 2 tablespoons of flour with 2 tablespoons of butter to create a roux
- gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk
- incorporating 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 cup of extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded by hand
Instructions
- Evenly coat the chicken breasts with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let them rest to meld the flavors.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a small amount of oil. Sear the chicken breasts until golden and cooked through, then set aside to rest.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour to create a roux, cooking until golden and nutty in aroma.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Add salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika, cooking until thickened.
- Remove from heat and slowly stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth, creating a velvety sauce.
- Plate the chicken and pour the creamy cheese sauce over each piece. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.
Notes
For more flavor, you can marinate the chicken in spices for a few hours before cooking.
Feel free to customize the spice levels by adjusting the cayenne pepper.
Serve with rice or tortillas to soak up the delicious cheese sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 493
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 764mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 124mg