Cheesy Rotel Chicken Recipe

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 small chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon EACH: chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper
  • 1 10 ounce can Rotel, drained
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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INSTRUCTIONS

    • Combine the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl, then set aside.
  • Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, spray with nonstick spray or add up to 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Sprinkle the chicken breast with the spice mixture on each side.
  • Sear the chicken in the skillet 2-3 minutes on each side until nicely browned, remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Add the drained can of rotel, heavy cream cream, broth, cream cheese and reduce heat to low.
  • Stir mixture until cream cheese melts completely and add 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese to the sauce, stir well.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and cover with the remaining cheese.
  • Place a lid on the skillet and let simmer over low for 6-8 minutes.

NOTES

Net carbs are 5.8 g per serving
Serving: 1 chicken breast + 1/4 sauce, Calories: 444kcal, Carbohydrates: 6.7g, Protein: 35.9g, Fat: 30.1g, Cholesterol: 164.7mg, Sodium: 849.5mg, Fiber: 0.9g, Sugar: 3.4g

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