Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce. Tender chicken strips seasoned to perfection, smothered in a creamy blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses with a hint of green chilies, creating a dish bursting with flavor. This stovetop creation is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips or bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 1/2 cup diced green chilies (canned)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, coat chicken with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté in olive oil until cooked and golden. Set aside.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add green chilies, then pour in cream and milk. Simmer and add cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, coat with cheese sauce. Heat through, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over rice, in warm tortillas, or with a side of black beans.
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or jalapeños to the cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
