Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A creamy and cheesy dish featuring tender chicken and a flavorful Mexican-inspired sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté bell peppers until tender.
- Add diced tomatoes and taco seasoning, stirring to combine.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the tomato mixture over them.
- Dollop cream cheese and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.
- For extra spice, add jalapeños to the vegetable mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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