Easy Baked Queso Chicken: A Juicy Twist on Family Dinners
Discover the delightful flavors of Easy Baked Queso Chicken, a recipe that will impress your family and transform your dinner nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup queso blanco
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish.
- Pour queso blanco over the chicken and spread shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken overnight.
- Serve with tortilla chips or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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