Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce: A Juicy Family Favorite Recipe
A delicious Mexican Chicken recipe topped with a creamy cheese sauce that will be a hit with your family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Season the chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and cover it with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with cheese
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Mexican Chicken, Cheese Sauce, Family Recipe