Description
Get ready for a bold and comforting dinner with this Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce—a dish that delivers on flavor, texture, and ease. Perfectly seasoned grilled chicken is layered over fluffy rice and smothered in a rich, velvety cheese sauce that will make your taste buds dance. This easy recipe is a go-to for quick dinners, weeknight comfort meals, and satisfying food ideas the whole family will love.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt to taste
Fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken dry and rub with olive oil. Mix spices and season well. Marinate 20 minutes.
2. Cook rice according to package instructions and fluff.
3. Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F. Rest and slice.
4. Melt butter, whisk in flour, cook 1 minute.
5. Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
6. Add cheeses and stir until smooth.
7. Assemble with rice, chicken, and cheese sauce. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
Melt cheese over low heat for smooth sauce.
Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg