Description
A cheesy crowd-pleaser packed with tender chicken and layered flavors, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup colorful bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sauté until cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Add onions and bell peppers to the same skillet. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add crushed garlic for the last minute.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sautéed chicken, vegetables, tomatoes, and cream cheese until creamy.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it sit for a few minutes, then garnish with cilantro or green onions before serving.
Notes
For quicker preparation, consider using shredded rotisserie chicken. Adjust cheese and spices to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chili Chicken Queso, Cheesy Bake, Comfort Food, Mexican Recipe, Crowd-Pleaser