Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce ️

Ingredients:

Chicken:

• 2 large chicken breasts (cut into strips or cubes)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

Cheese Sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack (or Pepper Jack for spice)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• Salt to taste

 

Instructions:

1. Season chicken with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper.

2. In a skillet → heat oil over medium heat.

Cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove & keep warm.

 

Cheese Sauce:

3. In the same pan → melt butter.

Whisk in flour → cook 1 minute.

 

4. Slowly whisk in milk → cook until slightly thickened.

5. Stir in cheeses, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt.

Stir until melted & smooth.

 

6. Pour cheese sauce over chicken.

Serve with:

Mexican rice

 

Tortilla chips

 

Steamed broccoli

 

Warm tortillas

 

Pico de gallo or salsa on top

 

Optional Toppings:

Fresh cilantro

 

Jalapeños

 

Sliced avocado

 

Sour cream

 

Diced tomatoes”