Mexican Chicken with Cheese: 5 Comforting Variations
Juicy, seasoned chicken breasts topped with a rich and creamy cheddar cheese sauce for an easy, comforting Mexican-inspired dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp chili powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts evenly with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked and lightly charred. Remove and keep warm.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cook 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place chicken on plates and spoon warm cheese sauce generously over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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