Chile Con Queso Baked Chicken

Chile Con Queso Baked Chicken

Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:50 minutes Total Time:1 hour Servings: 4

Juicy chicken baked in a tasty queso cheese sauce that is super easy to make!

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ingredients

For the queso sauce:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour (or rice flour for gluten-free)
• 2 cups chicken broth (or milk)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup salsa

For the queso baked chicken:

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup tomato, diced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

directions

For the queso sauce:

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it foams and just starts to turn a light golden brown colour.
2. Sprinkle in the flour, mix it into butter and cook until it’s a light golden brown colour, about 2-4 minutes.
3. Add the milk, mix, bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens a bit, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the cheese and cook until it melts before mixing in the salsa and enjoying!

For the queso baked chicken:

5. Season the chicken with the taco seasoning and place in a baking pan.
6. Pour thew queso sauce over the chicken
7. Sprinkle on the cheese.
8. Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the chicken is cooked through, about 30-40 minutes.

Tip: serve with tortilla chips on the side and pour the queso sauce over them!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 511, Fat 43g (Saturated 19g, Trans 1g), Cholesterol 161mg, Sodium 1128mg, Carbs 14g (Fiber 2g, Sugars 5g), Protein 39g

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