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Baked Queso Chicken

Baked Queso Chicken That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Baked Queso Chicken is a quick and easy dish that combines savory spices, tangy salsa, and creamy queso for an irresistible meal.
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Baked Queso Chicken, chicken, comfort food, dinner, easy recipes, quick meals
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

For the Toppings

  • 1 cup salsa mild or spicy
  • 1 cup queso dip store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

For Garnish

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • optional slices sliced jalapeños

Instructions

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a small bowl, combine 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 of each breast.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • Remove skillet from heat and pour salsa over the chicken breasts.
  • Spoon queso dip over the salsa-covered chicken breasts.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  • Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and optional jalapeños.

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and remains tasty as leftovers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2mg