Baked Queso Chicken: Easy, Cheesy Delight for Any Home Cook
A delicious and easy recipe for Baked Queso Chicken that combines tender chicken with a creamy queso sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup queso cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika over the chicken.
- Pour the queso cheese evenly on top of the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices for a few hours before baking.
- Top with fresh cilantro before serving for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with queso
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Baked Queso Chicken, cheesy chicken, easy chicken recipe