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Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce

Delicious Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce Recipe in 40 Minutes

This flavorful Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce is an easy weeknight dinner that everyone will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Cheese Sauce
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin.
  3. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
Cheese Sauce
  1. In a saucepan over low heat, combine cream cheese and milk until melted and smooth. Gradually stir in cheddar cheese until fully incorporated.
  2. Transfer the seared chicken to the baking dish and pour cheese sauce over the top.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes until bubbly and slightly golden.
  4. Serve hot with rice or tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 36gFat: 25g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding jalapeños for heat or using different types of cheese.

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