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Sliced seasoned chicken over Mexican rice topped with creamy white cheese sauce and green chilies

Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 680
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 8 ounces white American cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 4 ounces diced green chilies
  • 3 cups cooked Mexican rice

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt; toss with chicken strips to coat evenly.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. In a separate small saucepan, combine cubed white American cheese and milk over low heat.
  4. Whisk the cheese mixture continuously until completely melted and smooth, avoiding boiling.
  5. Stir the diced green chilies into the cheese sauce and remove from heat.
  6. Divide the cooked Mexican rice among four plates.
  7. Place a portion of the seasoned chicken on top of the rice.
  8. Generously ladle the warm cheese sauce over the chicken and rice before serving.