Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce Recipe
This Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce recipe combines tender grilled chicken seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices, topped with a rich and creamy homemade cheddar cheese sauce. A delicious and satisfying dish with a touch of spice and plenty of cheese goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1 ⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Cheese Sauce
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Chicken: Mix together your seasonings and season both sides of the chicken breasts well. Heat a grill pan over medium to high heat, and grill your chicken until done (internal temperature 165°F). Set aside.
- Cheese Sauce: In a medium-sized sauce pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook until it begins to bubble around the edges. Slowly add milk, whisking to combine. Heat until hot enough to melt cheese but not boiling. Whisk in cheese gradually until melted. Stir in paprika and cayenne pepper. Season with salt if needed. Serve hot over the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Mexican Chicken, Cheese Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Cheddar Cheese, Spicy Chicken
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