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Ultimate Mexican Chicken Recipe with Creamy Cheese Sauce

This easy Mexican chicken recipe brings together all the vibrant flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine in a simple one-pan meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. With tender chicken smothered in a rich, creamy cheese sauce, this dish is guaranteed to become a family favorite and comes together in about 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup diced green chilies
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts evenly with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the cheese sauce by combining Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and diced green chilies in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Finish with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

For extra tender chicken, marinate in the spices for 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust spice level by increasing/decreasing cayenne pepper. Serve over rice or with tortillas. Leftovers make excellent taco or quesadilla filling.