Keto Pollo Con Queso Recipe
For equal parts delicious, easy, and quick, look no further than this easy pollo con queso! This 20-minute keto chicken recipe is kid-friendly, easy to meal prep, and tastes incredible.
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cut into bite sized cubes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
Keto Queso
- 1 4-ounce can mild green chiles
- 1/4 cup heavy cream + more for thinning if needed.
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup white American Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Combine all of the spices in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet to medium heat.
- Add the cubed chicken to the hot skillet and sprinkle with the spices. Toss to coat the chicken evenly on all sides. Brown the chicken 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the green chiles, cream cheese, heavy cream, add the shredded cheese in small increments (about 1/2 cup at a time). Continuously stir the queso as the cheese melts until all the cheese has been used. Add additional heavy cream or milk until it reaches your preferred consistency.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and toss in the queso. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Net carbs 2.8 g per serving
Nutrition
Serving: 1 1/4 cup chicken with cheese sauceCalories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 3.2gProtein: 41gFat: 13.1gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 890mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2g
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