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Flavorful Mexican Chicken with Creamy Cheese Sauce

This flavorful Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce offers a delightful blend of tender chicken and creamy, zesty cheese, making it an ideal dish for gatherings a…

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder on both sides.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  • In the same skillet, lower the heat, then pour in the heavy cream, scraping the bottom to deglaze.
  • Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and smooth, creating the cheese sauce.
  • Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, spooning the sauce over it to coat.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.