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Chicken con Queso Bake
Simple to make, this baked chicken con queso casserole is loaded with fresh and vibrant Mexican flavors. Quick to prep, this will become a favorite!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
40
minutes
mins
Total Time
50
minutes
mins
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
686
kcal
Author:
Becky Hardin
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 chiles
15
ounces
salsa con queso
jar of cheese dip
1
cup
sharp cheddar cheese
shredded
Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350℉.
Place chicken breasts in casserole dish then season with chili powder, cumin and salt.
4 chicken breasts,
3 teaspoons chili powder,
1 teaspoon ground cumin,
½ teaspoon kosher sea salt
Add diced Roma tomatoes and diced green chiles on top of chicken.
3 roma tomatoes
Spread entire jar of queso on top of chiles, tomatoes, and chicken.
15 ounces salsa con queso,
4 ounces diced fire roasted green chiles
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of queso.
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
Bake for 40 minutes.
Serve with extra diced tomatoes and parsley.
Fresh chopped parsley
Notes
If you like things spicy, you can season the chicken with a dash of cayenne as well.
For a milder dish, you can omit the green chiles.
Storage:
Store chicken con queso bake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories:
686
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
14
g
|
Protein:
68
g
|
Fat:
38
g
|
Saturated Fat:
21
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.03
g
|
Cholesterol:
253
mg
|
Sodium:
2219
mg
|
Potassium:
1315
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
9
g
|
Vitamin A:
1912
IU
|
Vitamin C:
12
mg
|
Calcium:
616
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg