Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce for a satisfying meal that’s bursting with Tex-Mex goodness. Tender chicken cutlets seasoned with a blend of spices and topped with a creamy, cheesy sauce – it’s a dish that will become a family favorite in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into thin cutlets or pounded to even thickness)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season chicken cutlets with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Keep warm.
- Make the cheese sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk, stir until thickened. Mix in cheeses, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Serve: Pour cheese sauce over chicken, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with Mexican rice, black beans, or roasted vegetables.
- For extra flavor, consider adding hot sauce or diced green chiles to the cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
