Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce: Easy Recipe for Home Chefs
A delicious and easy-to-make Mexican chicken dish topped with a creamy cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet and sprinkle taco seasoning on top.
- Cook for 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish, top with diced tomatoes and shredded cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in taco seasoning overnight.
- Feel free to add bell peppers or jalapeños for extra spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Mexican Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Cheese Sauce