Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce: A Juicy Comfort Dish to Love
A delicious recipe for Mexican Chicken topped with a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded cheese and heavy cream together.
- Place the seared chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the cheese mixture over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with a side of rice or tortillas.
- For added flavor, include jalapeños in the cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Mexican Chicken, Cheese Sauce, Comfort Food