Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce: Easy, Indulgent Weeknight Dinner
A deliciously creamy and cheesy chicken dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup cheese sauce
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a baking dish, place the chicken breasts and season with taco seasoning and garlic powder.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the cheese sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Mexican Chicken, Cheese Sauce, Weeknight Dinner