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Cheesy Fajita Chicken
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Cheesy Fajita Chicken

Fajita style chicken and onions in a creamy, cheddar cheese sauce. 
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword cheese, Chicken, fajita
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced horizontally into cutlets
  • 1 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes, well drained
  • 1 red onion, sliced into thick slices
  • 2 tbsp. oil
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 1/4 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. butter
  • 4 oz. cream cheese cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    Cut the chicken breasts horizontally into cutlets, so that you have 4 pieces.
    In a bowl, mix together: garlic, paprika, chili, cumin, salt, brown sugar, and pepper. Rub both sides of the chicken with the seasoning mix, and reserve about 1 tbsp. of seasoning for the onions. 
    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add the chicken and the onions. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning over the onions.
    Fry for 8 minutes, flip the chicken and fry for 8 minutes more. Make sure to move the onions around so they fry evenly and don't get too dark.
    Place the chicken and onions in a baking dish and set aside. Drain the crushed tomatoes really well, and put them on top of the chicken and onions.
    FOR THE CHEESE SAUCE:
    In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the cream cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Whisk and stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the cheddar cheese and continue whisking until it is smooth. 
    Pour the cheese sauce over the chicken, onions, and tomatoes and bake uncovered for about 15 minutes. 
    Serve with rice, tortillas, or a salad.