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    Queso Baked Chicken

    Published: Oct 28, 2017 / 28 Comments

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    Queso Baked Chicken - chicken spiced up with Southwestern spices and smothered with chopped tomatoes, green chiles, Queso sauce, topped with Cheddar (or Monterey Jack) cheese on top.

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    This Queso chicken bake is a great recipe for revamping your love for chicken breasts!

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    The chicken is covered with a creamy sauce, tomatoes, green chiles and cheese which makes it moist, flavorful and super tasty, not to mention easy to make!

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    If you enjoy Mexican, Tex-Mex, Southwestern style recipes - you'll love this chicken! I used store bought Chili Con Queso sauce - and it worked great.

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    Here are a couple of step-by-step photos to demonstrate just how easy it is to make this Queso chicken.   First, place the chicken in a deep baking dish, such as this casserole pan:

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    Top with spices:

    Add chili powder, cumin on top of chicken breasts in a casserole dish

    Top with half of chopped tomatoes and half of canned mild chiles:

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    Top with Queso and the remaining tomatoes and canned mild chiles:

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    Top with cheese:

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    Bake for 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven at 375 F until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.  Then, top with more chopped fresh tomatoes and chopped fresh parsley, and serve!

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    4.76 from 58 votes

    Queso Baked Chicken

    Queso Chicken Bake - chicken spiced up with Southwestern spices and smothered with chopped tomatoes, green chiles, Queso sauce, topped with Cheddar (or Monterey Jack) cheese on top.  Mexican, Tex-Mex, Southwestern style recipe. 
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Mexican, Southwestern, Tex-Mex
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 425 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 4 chicken breasts , skinless and boneless
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 roma tomatoes chopped
    • 4 oz mild green chiles
    • 1 cup Chile Con Queso sauce , medium (I used Desert Pepper brand)
    • 1 cup Cheddar cheese , shredded, or, use Monterey Jack cheese, or Cheddar & Monterey Jack mix
    • 1 roma tomato , chopped, for garnish
    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped, for garnish

    Instructions 

    • Preheat oven to 375 F.
    • Place chicken breasts in a deep baking dish, like a casserole pan.
    • Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, and salt over chicken.
    • Top chicken breasts with half of chopped tomatoes and half of canned green chiles.
    • Spread Queso sauce evenly over each chicken breast.
    • Top chicken breasts with the remaining half of chopped tomatoes and canned green chiles.
    • Top chicken with shredded cheeses.
    • Bake in the preheated oven at 375 F for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
    • Top with chopped tomato and chopped fresh parsley. Serve.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Queso Baked Chicken
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    425
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    25
    g
    38
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    14
    g
    88
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    146
    mg
    49
    %
    Sodium
     
    1553
    mg
    68
    %
    Potassium
     
    769
    mg
    22
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    9
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    39
    g
    78
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1590
    IU
    32
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    20.3
    mg
    25
    %
    Calcium
     
    446
    mg
    45
    %
    Iron
     
    1.8
    mg
    10
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. April

      February 17, 2022 at 9:49 am

      Made this last night. Absolutely delicious! And easy! Cant wait to have the leftovers for lunch today

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 18, 2022 at 12:30 pm

        April, I am so happy you gave this recipe a try and enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing such a positive comment! 🙂

        Reply
      • Nancy

        March 27, 2022 at 7:41 pm

        Hello, I made your dish today! I just changed two things: I had only half jar of Queso, so I add a little milk. And, I didn’t have the green chills. (Replace with a little bed of Green Avocado sauce, on top)
        But it super AMAZING! My husband said, Nancy this is delicious! Mmmm The sauce is to died for!
        He is too funny!! This is a keeper!

        Thank You!

        Reply
        • Julia

          March 29, 2022 at 5:33 pm

          Nancy, I just love your enthusiastic comment - it made my day so much better!! Love your creativity with changing the ingredients!

          Reply
    2. Joanie

      December 22, 2021 at 8:47 pm

      I haven’t made this recipe, I’ve never heard of chili con quest sauce. Where would I find it?

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 23, 2021 at 1:43 pm

        I used Chile Con Queso sauce, medium heat (I used Desert Pepper brand). I like this particular brand over the others I have tried. I just bought it at a regular grocery store.

        Reply
      • catherine flint

        June 10, 2022 at 7:42 pm

        If you like cheese and a little heat you will fall in love with con queso sauce1

        Reply
    3. Capt George

      November 13, 2021 at 4:08 pm

      Again another most amazing dish we all lover the flavors thanks =)

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 18, 2021 at 4:16 pm

        You are very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

        Reply
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