queso chicken
A creamy and cheesy chicken dish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs
Queso Sauce
- 1 cup queso dip store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for extra cheesiness
- 1 cup sour cream adds creaminess
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
- 1 sliced jalapeño optional, for heat
Instructions
Cook Chicken
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
Prepare Queso Sauce
- In a bowl, combine the queso dip, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Mix well until smooth.
Combine and Serve
- Once the chicken is cooked, pour the queso sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Let it simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeño before serving.
Notes
Serve with tortilla chips or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg