Description
This Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce recipe combines tender grilled chicken breasts with a rich and creamy cheddar cheese sauce, seasoned with a blend of flavorful spices. The result is a satisfying dish that is sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
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For the 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
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Season both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Grill the Chicken: Heat a grill pan over medium to high heat. Grill the seasoned chicken breasts until fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook until bubbling. Slowly add milk while whisking. Heat until just hot enough to melt cheese, without boiling. Whisk in cheddar cheese gradually until fully melted. Stir in paprika and cayenne pepper. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Serve: Pour the hot cheese sauce over the grilled chicken breasts and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Mexican Chicken, Cheese Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Cheddar Cheese Sauce
