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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.
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pollo con queso in a skillet
Prep Time:2 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:17 minutes

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 sauce | Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.2g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 13.1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 890mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 438kcal