Description
This Skillet Chicken Con Queso recipe is a delicious Tex-Mex dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy, cheesy sauce served over rice or in tortillas. It’s a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a cozy dinner with a touch of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the queso sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles (drained)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
For serving:
- cooked rice or tortillas
- chopped cilantro
- diced tomatoes
- sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, cook seasoned chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the queso sauce: In the same skillet, make a creamy cheese sauce with cheddar, Monterey Jack, and green chiles.
- Combine and serve: Return chicken to the skillet, coat with the queso sauce, and heat through. Serve over rice or in tortillas with garnishes.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- For extra spice, stir in hot sauce or use pepper jack cheese.
- This dish also makes a great nacho topping or dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
