Description
This Queso Chicken Bake combines tender chicken with a creamy, cheesy queso sauce, flavored with aromatic spices and topped with fresh herbs. It’s a comforting and flavorful dish that is easy to make and perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
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Queso Chicken Bake:
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese
- 10 ounces ROTEL tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- 8 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 ounces canned corn, drained
- 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Freshly chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: Cut Velveeta into cubes and place in a 9×13 baking dish. Add drained ROTEL tomatoes, corn, and black beans. Stir to combine.
- Season the chicken: Mix salt, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder. Season both sides of the chicken breasts. Place the seasoned chicken on top of the cheese mixture.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F.
- Finish and serve: Remove the chicken from the dish. Stir the queso until smooth and combined. Place the chicken back on top of the queso. Serve the chicken with queso spooned over the top and garnish with cilantro or green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Queso Chicken Bake, Chicken Bake recipe, Cheesy Chicken Bake
