Description
Pollo Con Queso is a low carb, keto-friendly chicken dish featuring tender bite-sized chicken breast cubes cooked with a flavorful blend of spices, then smothered in a creamy, cheesy queso sauce made with green chiles, cream cheese, and a mix of pepper jack and American cheeses. This comforting skillet meal is perfect for a satisfying and easy low-carb dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 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 Sauce
- 1 (4 ounce) can mild green chiles
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, plus more for thinning if needed
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup white American cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Set this spice blend aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and sprinkle the prepared spice mix over it. Toss the chicken to coat evenly with the spices. Cook the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Queso Sauce: Reduce the skillet heat to low. Add the green chiles, softened cream cheese, and heavy cream to the skillet. Gradually add the shredded pepper jack and white American cheeses in small increments, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring continuously until all the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add additional heavy cream a little at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Combine Chicken and Queso: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss it thoroughly with the creamy queso sauce, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
- Serve: Serve the Pollo Con Queso hot immediately, enjoying this rich, cheesy, and flavorful low-carb dish.
Notes
- The queso sauce can be thinned with additional heavy cream or milk to suit your preference.
- For extra heat, consider using a spicier variety of green chiles or adding cayenne pepper to the spice mix.
- This dish pairs well with cauliflower rice or a simple green salad for a complete low-carb meal.
- Be sure to cook the chicken thoroughly before adding it back to the queso to ensure tenderness and safety.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
