Description
Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce is a vibrant and comforting dish that elevates weeknight dinners into a flavorful fiesta. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection and smothered in a creamy cheese sauce, creating a delightful blend of textures and tastes. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, this dish promises to impress everyone at the table. Get ready for a culinary experience that will have you coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add cream cheese and stir until melted; gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and creamy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it well with the cheese sauce.
- Transfer everything to an oven-safe dish and bake for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg