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Mexican Chicken With Cheese Sauce

Mexican Chicken With Cheese Sauce

This Mexican chicken with cheese sauce recipe is a winner! Chicken breast coated with an abundance of seasonings, baked until tender and juicy! Topped with a delicious cheese sauce!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Chicken
  • 1 ½ lbs. thin sliced, skinless + boneless chicken breast about 6 breasts
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1½ tsps paprika
  • 1½ tsps ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • olive oil
For Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese I used a block of sharp cheddar cheese and shredded it myself. I think it melts and tastes way better than the bagged shredded cheddar!
  • fresh chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Mix together all of your seasonings together for chicken in a small bowl.
  3. Place chicken breasts on lined baking sheet. Drizzle some olive oil over each breast, and rub around on each side.
  4. Take your mixed seasonings and sprinkle all over chicken breasts, making sure to rub on each sides.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or when chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°.
  6. While chicken is cooking, make your sauce by melting butter over medium heat in a small sauce pan.
  7. When butter is melted, add flour and whisk until smooth.
  8. Add in milk slowly, whisking constantly until nice and smooth.
  9. Add in your shredded cheese, and whisk constantly until smooth.
  10. Add in paprika and cayenne. Mix until well combined.
  11. To serve chicken, place over grain of choice *see notes.
  12. Drizzle with cheese sauce and fresh parsley (optional).
  13. Enjoy!

Notes

I made a delicious Mexican Rice to serve with my chicken! You can find the recipe here
https://www.yellowblissroad.com/authentic-mexican-rice/