Flavorful Baked Queso Chicken
A comforting and easy-to-make baked chicken dish topped with creamy queso dip and zesty salsa, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup queso dip (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Optional: sliced jalapeños for added spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create a spice blend.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and rub the spice blend over both sides.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil and sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Remove from heat and pour salsa over the chicken.
- Spoon queso dip over the salsa-covered chicken.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with cilantro and optional jalapeños before serving.
Notes
Serve with cilantro-lime rice or warm tortillas for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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