Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce Recipe for a Cozy Meal
Enjoy this delicious Mexican chicken dish topped with a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken breasts until golden brown.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken and pour in the cream.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and diced tomatoes.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and chicken is fully cooked.
Notes
- Serve with rice or tortillas.
- Great for meal prep and leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mexican chicken, cheese sauce, cozy meal, dinner recipe