Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
– 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating this mouthwatering Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce is straightforward. Just follow these steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Sauté Chicken: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
4. Prepare Cheese Sauce: In the same skillet, add softened cream cheese and stir until melted. Gradually pour in the chicken broth while mixing until smooth.
5. Add Tomatoes: Stir in the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies and taco seasoning. Mix well until everything is combined.
6. Combine with Chicken: Place the chicken breasts back into the skillet, ensuring they are well-coated with the sauce.
7. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend on top of the chicken and sauce mixture.
8. Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Garnish: Once out of the oven, sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro if desired.
By following these steps, you’ll have a delicious dish ready to serve, complete with a rich and creamy sauce layered atop succulent chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 38g