Description
A comforting dish featuring seared chicken topped with a rich, creamy cheese sauce, perfect for any family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons flour (for the roux)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for the sauce)
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (for the sauce)
- 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded by hand
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with the spice blend.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add a small amount of oil, and sear the chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set aside to rest.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the flour, whisking until a smooth paste forms.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, then add salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika, stirring until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Plate the rested chicken and drizzle with the cheese sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, feel free to customize with various toppings like jalapeños or different cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Saucing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg