Simple to make, this baked chicken con queso casserole is loaded with fresh and vibrant Mexican flavors. Quick to prep, I’m sure this will become a favorite!
Baked Mexican Chicken
Dinner just got delicious in the form of this yummy chicken con queso.
Chicken breasts are seasoned with chili powder and cumin, before being baked with tomatoes, chilis and queso. This is one tasty Mexican casserole!
Be sure to try my Sheet Pan Nachos and Chicken Crunchwrap Supremes too!
Why You’ll Love this Chicken con Queso Recipe:
- Easy: It takes no more than 10 minutes to prep this recipe before it gets baked in the oven.
- Kid friendly: This is a great family meal. It’s a little spicy but not overpowering, and it’s easy to dial down the heat if someone is particularly sensitive.
- Simple ingredients: You only need a few basic ingredients to make this tasty baked chicken.
How to make baked chicken con queso
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and season.
- Add the tomatoes and chilis.
- Top with queso and shredded cheese.
- Bake!
Can you make this with chicken thighs?
Yes! You can make this with chicken thighs or breasts, both work well. Just be aware that thighs can take a little longer to cook through than breasts.
If in doubt, use an instant read thermometer that should register at 165F.
Can you make it ahead of time?
This chicken con queso is best served as soon as it’s ready, but you can prep the whole dish and keep it covered in the fridge for a few hours until you are ready to bake it.
Leftovers will keep well for 3 to 4 days in the fridge and can be reheated in the oven covered with foil at 350F for around 20 minutes.
What do you serve it with?
I like to serve this with a fresh side salad, the chicken is quite rich, so I like to balance it out with something a bit lighter.
For a heartier meal, it’s great served with rice and some side veggies, or even with pasta if you fancy!
Recipe Tips and Notes
- If you like things spicy, you can season the chicken with a little cayenne as well.
- For a milder dish, you can omit the green chilies.
This chicken con queso is one delicious family meal. So simple to prep, and one tasty dish comes out of the oven! Enjoy!
More Mexican Chicken Recipes
- Shredded Chicken Tacos
- Crockpot Chicken Burritos
- Mexican Chicken Soup
- Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
- Chicken Enchilada Casserole
If you’ve made this recipe, please be sure to let us know by leaving a star rating or a comment below. Enjoy!
Chicken con Queso Bake
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher sea salt
- 3 roma tomatoes diced
- 4 ounces diced fire roasted green chilis
- 15 ounces salsa con queso cheese dip
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Place chicken breasts in casserole dish then season with chili powder, cumin and salt.
- Add diced Roma tomatoes and diced green chilis on top of chicken.
- Spread entire jar of queso on top of chilis, tomatoes and chicken.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of queso.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Serve with extra diced tomatoes.
Notes
- If you like things spicy, you can season the chicken with a little cayenne as well.
- For a milder dish, you can omit the green chilies.
Sharon Qually says
I do enjoy your recipes and have tried quite a few. I do wish however that some nutritional values were given. It’s a bit of a pain having to look up these things even in and app. Good recipes though. I enjoy seeing them in my email. Thanks!
Becky Hardin says
We’re working on it!
Helen Betts says
We really liked this! My chicken breasts were pretty small (those Perdue breasts in packs of five), so I only needed half of the spices, but the queso, peppers and tomatoes made a great sauce, perfect topped with the cheddar.
Becky Hardin says
Thanks for sharing your success with us, Helen!