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Welcome to the world of savory delights, where the Queso Chicken Bake Recipe takes center stage. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and share expert tips to ensure your culinary success.

Ingredients:

No. Ingredient Quantity
1 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4
2 Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chilies, undrained 1 can (10 ounces)
3 Queso (your favorite or homemade) 1 cup
4 Shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese 1 cup
5 Chili powder 1 teaspoon
6 Garlic powder 1 teaspoon
7 Cumin 1 teaspoon
8 Salt To taste
9 Pepper To taste
10 Fresh cilantro (optional) For garnish

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Season the chicken breasts:
    • In a bowl, mix chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
    • Coat both sides of the chicken breasts with the seasoning mixture.
  3. Arrange in a baking dish:
    • Lay the seasoned chicken breasts flat in a single layer in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
  4. Add Ro-Tel tomatoes and chilies:
    • Evenly pour the can of Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chilies over the chicken.
  5. Drizzle with queso:
    • Drizzle the queso over the top of the chicken and Ro-Tel layer.
  6. Sprinkle with shredded cheese:
    • Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese over the queso, ensuring all the chicken is covered.
  7. Bake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  8. Rest before serving:
    • Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
  9. Garnish and serve:
    • Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve hot.

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