Description
A festive and flavorful dish featuring succulent chicken coated in a rich cheese sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Olive oil, for cooking
- 1 tablespoon flour
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season your chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika on both sides and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Make the cheese sauce: In the same skillet, add flour and stir for about a minute. Gradually add the cream, whisking until the mixture thickens.
- Add the cheese: Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar until melted.
- Combine: Slice the chicken and return it to the skillet, coating in sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Top with fresh cilantro and serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
Marinating chicken ahead of time enhances flavor and tenderness. Consider using an air fryer for a healthier version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg