Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
A delicious twist on traditional comfort food featuring juicy chicken covered in a creamy cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Sprinkle chili powder and cumin over chicken, then pour diced tomatoes on top.
- Cover with cheese and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Once cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or tortillas.
- Add jalapeños for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Mexican Chicken, Cheese Sauce, Comfort Food