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The Ultimate Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce Recipe You’ll Adore

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  • Prep Time: 25 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 Minutes
  • Total Time: 45 Minutes
  • Yield: 6 Servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner

Description

How to make tender Mexican chicken with a rich, creamy cheese sauce and vibrant spices that your whole family will absolutely devour tonight.

Ingredients

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  • Main Components:
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Flavor Builders:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • Seasonings & Spices:
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Finishing Touches:
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sear chicken breasts until lightly browned, then set aside. In the same pan, sauté diced onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Build Sauce: Stir in diced tomatoes (undrained), chili powder, ground cumin, and salt into the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld for about 5 minutes. This creates a rich base for the Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce.
  3. Make Roux: In a separate medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in all-purpose flour to form a smooth roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden. This is a critical step for a silky, creamy cheese sauce.
  4. Whisk Sauce: Gradually whisk in whole milk and chicken broth into the roux until smooth and thickened. Reduce heat to low, then slowly stir in shredded sharp cheddar cheese until completely melted and creamy. This forms your rich cheese sauce.
  5. Simmer Chicken: Return the seared chicken to the skillet with the tomato mixture. Simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, ensuring the chicken is cooked through and tender. This infuses the chicken with the vibrant Mexican flavors.
  6. Finish Dish: Pour the rich cheese sauce evenly over the tender chicken and tomato mixture in the skillet. Gently fold to combine, ensuring every piece of Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce is coated in cheesy goodness.
  7. Garnish & Serve: Garnish your delicious Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges. This adds a burst of freshness, completing your comforting meal perfectly.

Notes

Always use freshly shredded sharp cheddar, not pre-shredded, for the ultimate creamy sauce texture.

Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate promptly; it will remain delicious for 3-4 days.

Substitute all-purpose flour with an equal amount of gluten-free flour blend or half the amount of cornstarch for a gluten-free option.

Serve immediately and warm, ideally over fluffy cilantro-lime rice; the zest cuts through the rich, creamy cheese sauce.

Prepare chicken mixture and cheese sauce separately a day ahead; combine and gently reheat for quick weeknight dinners.

Brown the butter slightly before whisking in flour to achieve a nutty, deeper flavor for your cheese sauce.

**Allergy Information:** Dairy, Gluten

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