Queso Chicken Skillet
Dinner · Mexican
Juicy seared chicken smothered in a silky homemade queso with salsa and corn, ready in one pan.
Recipe code 56P95S · enter it in Anychef
Ingredients
- 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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Save this recipeInstructions
- Step 1 of 6
Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally into thin cutlets and season with the chili powder, cumin, and salt.
- Step 2 of 6
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.
- Step 3 of 6
Lower the heat and melt the cream cheese with the milk in the same skillet, whisking until smooth.
- Step 4 of 6
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.
- Step 5 of 6
Nestle the chicken back into the queso, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer 2 minutes.
- Step 6 of 6
Slice the scallions and scatter over the skillet. Serve over rice or with warm tortillas.
