Description
Queso baked chicken brings comfort straight to your dinner table with melted cheese and tender meat that makes weeknight cooking a breeze. Grab your skillet and dive into this simple, satisfying meal that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Sauce and Toppings:
- 4 ounces mild green chiles
- 1 cup chile con queso sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 Roma tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a precise 375°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even cooking.
- Select a deep baking dish that comfortably fits 4 chicken breasts without overcrowding.
- Measure out 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, and ¼ teaspoon salt onto a small plate.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken breast with the spice mixture, pressing the seasonings gently into the meat.
- Dice 2 Roma tomatoes into small, uniform pieces and roughly chop the 4 oz of mild green chiles.
- Spread half of the chopped tomatoes and chiles across the seasoned chicken breasts.
- Pour 1 cup of Chile Con Queso sauce directly over each chicken breast, creating an even layer.
- Distribute the remaining tomatoes and chiles across the sauced chicken.
- Generously sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese to completely cover each piece of chicken.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and cook for exactly 25-30 minutes.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Garnish with remaining chopped Roma tomato and 2 tablespoons fresh parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer for safe cooking.
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for more flavor and juiciness if preferred.
- Choose full-fat queso for richer sauce and better melting consistency.
- Use fresh tomatoes and green chiles instead of canned for brighter, fresher flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg