Savory Mexican Chicken with Homemade Cheese Sauce

Savory Mexican Chicken with Homemade Cheese Sauce

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Tender chicken breasts coated in Mexican spices and smothered in creamy melted cheese sauce. A flavorful weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt
  • black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles (optional, for mild heat)
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra spice)

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