Easy Baked Queso Chicken
Discover how to make Easy Baked Queso Chicken. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
15
Prep Time
25
Cook Time
40
Total Time
4
Servings
⏱ Cooking Timer
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Discover how to make Easy Baked Queso Chicken. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. Prep & season: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix cumin, paprika, chili seasoning, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub spice blend evenly over all chicken surfaces.
Step 2
2. Sear chicken: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 3 minutes per side until golden (chicken won’t be fully cooked). Transfer to plate.
Step 3
3. Cook vegetables: In same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Sauté onions 4 minutes until translucent. Stir in tomatoes and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
Step 4
4. Assemble: Pour queso over vegetables in skillet, stirring gently to combine. Nestle chicken breasts into sauce, spooning some queso mixture over tops.
Step 5
5. Bake: Transfer skillet to oven. Bake 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and sauce bubbles at edges.
Step 6
6. Finish: Rest 5 minutes, then garnish with cilantro and jalapeño (if using).
You Must Know
- ✓For deeper flavor, toast whole cumin seeds in dry pan 1 minute before grinding
- ✓Let queso sauce settle 2 minutes after baking for optimal thickness
- ✓Use an instant-read thermometer to prevent overcooking chicken
Chef's Notes
For deeper flavor, toast whole cumin seeds in dry pan 1 minute before grinding
Let queso sauce settle 2 minutes after baking for optimal thickness
Use an instant-read thermometer to prevent overcooking chicken
Serving Suggestions
Serve over cilantro-lime rice with warm tortillas, or with sturdy tortilla chips for dipping. Ideal for casual dinners or game-day gatherings.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
420
Calories
38g
Protein
12g
Carbs
24g
Fat
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Easy Baked Queso Chicken
Discover how to make Easy Baked Queso Chicken. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients (15)
Instructions
- Prep & season: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix cumin, paprika, chili seasoning, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub spice blend evenly over all chicken surfaces.
- Sear chicken: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 3 minutes per side until golden (chicken won’t be fully cooked). Transfer to plate.
- Cook vegetables: In same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Sauté onions 4 minutes until translucent. Stir in tomatoes and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
- Assemble: Pour queso over vegetables in skillet, stirring gently to combine. Nestle chicken breasts into sauce, spooning some queso mixture over tops.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to oven. Bake 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and sauce bubbles at edges.
- Finish: Rest 5 minutes, then garnish with cilantro and jalapeño (if using).
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