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A plate with a serving of green salad and a piece of Queso Chicken covered in a creamy, cheese sauce with pieces of tomatoes and green peppers. The plate is on a woven place mat, and a colorful cloth is partly visible in the background.

Queso Chicken

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 455 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise
  • ½ cup Rotel
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Freshly chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Season the four pieces of chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large high sided skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook evenly on both sides. Once completely cooked through, remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Add the Rotel to the skillet.
  • Add the heavy whipping cream, then reduce the heat to medium.
  • Cook the mixture, being careful not to let it boil, until it thickens.
  • Whisk in the cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, coat with the queso sauce, and serve garnished with chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 27gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 460mgSugar: 2g
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