Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce

Mexican spiced chicken finished off with a rich cheddar sauce makes this, supper scrumptious any evening of the week. Pair it with the Perfect Mexican Rice for a total feast that your family will ask for additional.

 

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This chicken has a dry rub that is absolutely adjustable with regards to warm. You can up the zest level to suit your own preferences. This functions admirably in our home, since I will rub mine down first, and afterward add some extra squashed red pepper pieces, for Zack and the young ladies.

 

 

Ingredients

Chicken

• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1 ⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin

 

cheese sauce

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded, do not use the bags!
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon paprika

 

 

Instructions

chicken:

1. Mix together your seasonings and season both sides of the chicken breasts well.
2. Heat a grill pan over medium to high heat, and grill your chicken until done. (int temp 165 deg f)
3. Set aside.

 

cheese sauce:

1. In a medium sized sauce pot, melt your butter over medium heat.
2. Whisk in your flour and cook until it begins to just bubble around the edges.
3. Add in the milk, slowly, whisking to combine as you go.
4. Continue to whisk until your mix as heated through.
5. You'll want to check the temp (I use my finger). You want it to be hot enough to melt the cheese, but not boiling.
6. When the mix is hot, start whisking in your cheese in small amounts at a time until all of the cheese has been mixed in.
7. Once the cheese is melted, stir in your paprika and cayenne pepper. Season with salt if needed. Serve hot over the chicken.

 

 

 

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