Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce: Easy and Indulgent Weeknight Dinner
A delicious and simple weeknight dinner of chicken smothered in a rich cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- In a separate saucepan, combine heavy cream and cheese over low heat to make the cheese sauce.
- Pour cheese sauce over the cooked chicken and serve.
Notes
- For extra spice, add jalapeños to the cheese sauce.
- Serve with rice or tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Mexican Chicken, Cheese Sauce, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Meal