Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce: A Juicy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious Mexican chicken dish topped with creamy cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until browned.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the cream mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- Serve with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Mexican Chicken, Cheese Sauce, Comfort Food