Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce: Easy Recipe for Home Cooks
Enjoy this delicious and easy Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce, perfect for home cooks looking to whip up something tasty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the chicken breasts on both sides.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken and pour salsa on top.
- Spread cream cheese over the chicken and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from oven, let rest before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in salsa for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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