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.
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
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Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season each side liberally with the Mexican Chili Salt.
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In a large skillet, melt two tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
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Add the sliced onions to the skillet and cook until tender and lightly caramelized, stirring occasionally. Remove onions from the skillet and set aside.
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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.
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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.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover the skillet in between stirrings.