Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce Easy Recipe
Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce is a bold and creamy dish that features perfectly seasoned grilled chicken breasts topped with a rich cheddar cheese sauce.
Equipment
- Grill Pan
- saucepan
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 680g)
Spice Mixture
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (240 ml)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for sauce)
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (for sauce)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (100g)
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with the spice mixture.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly grease it.
- Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly bubbly.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Cook until the mixture thickens slightly and is hot but not boiling.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese gradually, whisking until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Place the cooked chicken on serving plates and drizzle generously with the cheese sauce.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
For extra spice, increase the cayenne pepper or add fresh jalapeños. Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier result. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of milk and whisk until smooth. Do not overheat the cheese sauce to prevent it from becoming grainy. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breast with sauceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 38gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 520mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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