Chihuahua Cheddar Chicken
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this luxurious **Chihuahua Cheddar Chicken** recipe! Tender chicken breasts are perfectly seasoned, pan-seared to golden perfection, and then smothered in a rich, velvety cheese sauce made with creamy Chihuahua and sharp Cheddar cheeses. This irresistible dish is baked to bubbling, cheesy glory, creating a flavor-packed meal that’s both comforting and indulgent. The combination of spices like paprika and garlic powder adds just the right amount of warmth, while a splash of heavy cream and chicken broth ensures perfectly moist chicken with a silky smooth sauce. Quick to prepare in under 45 minutes, this one-pan meal is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve alongside fluffy rice, buttery mashed potatoes, or a crisp side salad for a mouthwatering feast your family won’t soon forget.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups Chihuahua cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a shallow bowl or plate, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour mixture, making sure to coat all sides. Shake off any excess flour.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the chicken breasts to the skillet.
Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze and loosen any browned bits. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Stir in 1 cup of the shredded Chihuahua cheese and 0.5 cup of the shredded Cheddar cheese into the cream mixture. Continue stirring until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some sauce over each piece.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheeses (0.5 cup Chihuahua and 0.5 cup Cheddar) evenly over the chicken breasts.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve hot with your favorite side dishes such as rice, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3841 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 259.8 g | 333% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.3 g | 702% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1205 mg | 402% | |
| Sodium | 5036 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 292.7 g | 585% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 2107 mg | 162% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 510 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
