Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce: An Easy, Irresistible Delight
Enjoy a flavorful and creamy Mexican chicken dish topped with velvety cheese sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with chili powder and cumin and add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes.
- In the same skillet, add the sour cream and cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
- Slice the chicken and return it to the skillet, mixing well with the sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra spice, add jalapeños to the sauce.
- Serve with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg