Description
This flavorful recipe for Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce combines juicy grilled chicken breasts seasoned with a blend of spices, topped with a creamy cheddar cheese sauce.
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 the 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-high heat. Grill the chicken until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Set aside.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until bubbly. Slowly add milk, whisking until combined. Heat until hot but not boiling. Whisk in cheddar cheese gradually until melted. Stir in paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Assemble: Serve the cheese sauce hot over the grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Mexican Chicken, Cheese Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Cheddar Cheese, Mexican Cuisine
