Easy Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce

This Easy Mexican Chicken with a Creamy Cheese Sauce recipe is a winner! It’s a delicious yet macro friendly dinner that will get your taste buds going! Pair it with the Perfect Mexican Rice for a complete meal that your family will be begging for more.

This recipe hit all the boxes plus the cheese sauce….pushed it over the top!! You will just have to trust me on this one and add this dinner to your menu this week!

Easy Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce

Easy Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce

Easy Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce

This Easy Mexican Chicken with a Creamy Cheese Sauce recipe is a winner! It's a delicious yet macro friendly dinner that will get your taste buds going! Pair it with the Perfect Mexican Rice for a complete meal that your family will be begging for more.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 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
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Cheese Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded, do not use the bags!

Notes

  • This dish is great on top of plain rice or alone. However, it is best served with our Perfect Mexican Rice.
  • This cheese sauce is also very good as a cheese dip for your chips!

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