Description
Savory Mexican chicken with cheese sauce delivers a symphony of bold flavors from traditional Mexican cuisine. Melted cheese and tender chicken create a delightful meal that will satisfy your dinner cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet at medium temperature until shimmering.
- Blend aromatic spices thoroughly onto chicken breasts, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sear chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, developing a rich golden crust and confirming internal doneness through slight browning.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate, maintaining warmth.
- Utilize the same skillet to create a creamy base by combining savory chicken broth and luxurious heavy cream, allowing mixture to gently bubble for 5 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate shredded cheddar, stirring continuously until cheese melts into a silky, uniform sauce.
- Nestle cooked chicken back into the skillet, lavishly coating each piece with the velvety cheese mixture.
- Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to marry flavors and reheat chicken.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro across the surface for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
- Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and inviting.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder for mild or extra hot preferences.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for quick and even cooking.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for smoother, more flavorful sauce compared to pre-packaged options.
- Reduce carbohydrates by serving over cauliflower rice or with a side salad instead of traditional rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg