Description
This Skillet Chicken Con Queso recipe is a delicious Tex-Mex dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy, cheesy sauce served over rice or with tortilla chips. It’s a quick and easy stovetop meal that’s perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 1 cup salsa (mild or medium)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup diced green chilies (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Serving:
- Cooked rice or tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add chicken, season with spices, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Make Sauce: Reduce heat, add salsa and green chilies, then stir in cream and cheese until melted and creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot over rice or with tortilla chips.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use hot salsa or add cayenne pepper.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for quicker preparation.
- Try topping with sliced jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
