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Creamy Queso Chicken Skillet

Tender chicken strips and caramelized onions are cooked together, then combined with a velvety queso blanco sauce and diced green chilies, making for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
4
40 min
TOTAL TIME
641
CALORIES
$3.08
PER SERVING
Creamy Queso Chicken Skillet
Directions
MEXICAN CHILI SALT
10 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a small bowl, combine sea salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix well with a fork to create the Mexican Chili Salt.
MAIN DISH
2
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season each side liberally with the Mexican Chili Salt.
3
In a large skillet, melt two tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
4
Add the sliced onions to the skillet and cook until tender and lightly caramelized, stirring occasionally. Remove onions from the skillet and set aside.
5
Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until cooked through, turning as needed. Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and slice them into thin strips.
6
Return the sliced chicken and cooked onions to the skillet. In a medium bowl, combine the queso blanco sauce and diced green chilies, then pour the mixture over the chicken and onions.
7
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover the skillet in between stirrings.
Health Info
Macros
10g
CARBS
41g
FAT
56g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LOW CARB
KETO
MEDITERRANEAN
Contains these allergens
MILK