Go Back
–+ servings
Mexican Chicken Topped with Cheese Sauce Recipe

Mexican Chicken Topped with Cheese Sauce Recipe

This Mexican-inspired chicken recipe is a delightful blend of juicy chicken breasts topped with a rich and creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for a family dinner!
No ratings yet
Rate This Yum Pin This Recipe For Later! Share The Yum On Facebook Print
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Cheese Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups milk whole or 2%
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
    4 pieces chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  • Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
    0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • Gradually whisk in milk, continuously stirring until the sauce thickens. Stir in cheddar cheese and smoked paprika until the cheese melts completely.
    2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1.5 cups milk
  • Once the chicken is cooked, pour the cheese sauce over it just before serving.

Notes

For an extra creamy cheese sauce, you can add some cream cheese or adjust the amount of cheddar cheese to taste.