Description
Enjoy the vibrant taste of Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce, featuring a succulent chicken breast seasoned with spices and topped with a creamy, flavorful cheese sauce. A fantastic choice for a quick and delicious dinner, this recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
- 1 teaspoon chili powder,
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder,
- 1 teaspoon onion powder,
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes,
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano,
- 2 teaspoons paprika,
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin,
- 1/2 teaspoon salt,
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper,
- 2 tablespoons flour,
- 2 tablespoons butter,
- 1 cup milk,
- 1/4 teaspoon salt,
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper,
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika,
- 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded.
Instructions
- Coat the chicken breasts evenly with spices including chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let it rest while preparing the cheese sauce.
- Heat a skillet with a small amount of oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside to rest.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the flour, whisking continuously to create a smooth roux until lightly golden and aromatic.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring to avoid lumps. As it heats, add salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and slowly stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth, forming a rich cheese sauce.
- Serve the chicken topped with the creamy cheese sauce. Garnish with parsley or cilantro, and enjoy.
Notes
Shredding the cheese by hand yields a better texture than pre-shredded cheese.
Allowing the chicken to rest after cooking helps retain its juiciness.
Customize the spice levels by adjusting the amount of cayenne and red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 144mg