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Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce - A Flavorful Fiesta

This Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce is the ultimate comfort food for dinner recipes. Juicy chicken, creamy cheese sauce, and bold spices come together for a restaurant-quality meal. Perfect for easy recipes and quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: butter swim biscuits easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, dinner recipes, easy recipes, easy recipes ninja creami, recipes for dinner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  3. In a saucepan, combine shredded cheese, heavy cream, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked chicken and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Top with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

For extra spice, add a pinch of smoked paprika or red pepper flakes. Serve with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.