Description
A flavorful dish featuring chicken in a creamy, cheesy sauce with Mexican spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the cheese mixture over the cooked chicken in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Serve with rice or tortillas.
- Adjust spices based on your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Mexican Chicken, Cheesy Sauce, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food