Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce 🐓🧀🌶️

A flavorful and cheesy Mexican-inspired dish with tender chicken smothered in a creamy, spicy cheese sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!”

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Cheese Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles (optional, for mild heat)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra spice)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Season and Cook the Chicken

1. In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Cheese Sauce

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