Queso Chicken Skillet

Queso Chicken Skillet 🍳

Juicy seared chicken smothered in a silky homemade queso with salsa and corn, ready in one pan.

30 min · Beginner · 540 cal · 44g protein · $2.80/serving · Mexican

30minutes
4servings
540calories
44gprotein
$2.80per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 scallions

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally into thin cutlets and season with the chili powder, cumin, and salt.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high and sear the chicken until golden and cooked to 165°F, about 4 minutes per side, then set aside.

  3. 3

    Lower the heat and melt the cream cheese with the milk in the same skillet, whisking until smooth.

  4. 4

    Stir in the cheddar a handful at a time until melted, then fold in the salsa and frozen corn and warm through, about 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Nestle the chicken back into the queso, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Slice the scallions and scatter over the skillet. Serve over rice or with warm tortillas.

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