Queso Chicken Bake: 5 Irresistible Tex-Mex Delights
This Queso Chicken Bake combines tender, seasoned chicken breasts with creamy queso, Ro-Tel tomatoes, and melted cheese for a Tex-Mex inspired dinner that’s both easy and irresistible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (10 oz) Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup queso (use your favorite brand or homemade queso)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Lay the seasoned chicken breasts flat in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the can of Ro-Tel tomatoes and chilies evenly over the chicken.
- Drizzle the queso evenly over the top of the chicken and tomato layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top to fully cover the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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