What more needs to be said about Cheesy Mexican Chicken? We could just repeat the title with an even more enthusiastic voice, but how could we convey how exciting it is in any other way? Zesty, spicy, savory chicken in a deliciously homemade, and also spicy, cheese sauce! Cheesy Mexican Chicken is basically self-dipping! Get hyped!
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
For the cheese sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, the garlic powder, the onion powder, the crushed red pepper flakes, the oregano, 2 teaspoons of the paprika, the cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper.
Step 2 –Coat the chicken breasts with the seasoning mixture generously on both sides.
Step 3 –Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Step 4 –Add the chicken to the grill pan and grill until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 5-6 minutes per side. Set the cooked chicken aside.
Step 5 –In a medium-sized sauce pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
Step 6 –Whisk the flour into the butter and cook until it begins to just bubble around the edges, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 7 –Slowly whisk the milk into the butter-flour mixture and continue to cook and whisk until heated through.
Step 8 –Whisk the cheese into the butter-flour mixture, adding small amounts at a time and whisking continuously until the cheese is melted.
Step 9 –Add the remaining paprika and the cayenne pepper to the sauce mixture and stir to combine.
Step 10 –Taste the cheese sauce for seasoning and add the salt as needed.
Step 11 –Pour the hot cheese sauce over the cooked chicken.
Step 12 –Serve.
