Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce Recipe
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 20min
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
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4 chicken breasts
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup chicken broth
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¼ cup diced green chilies
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tsp chili powder
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1 tsp cumin
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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¼ tsp cayenne pepper
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Salt to taste
Instructions
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Season chicken with spices and sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
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Make cheese sauce with butter, garlic, broth, cream, cheeses, and chilies.
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Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
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Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories: 530
- Fat: 37g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 41g