Description
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with Tex-Mex flavor, this Queso Blanco Chicken is a high-protein, low-effort dinner that delivers on comfort. Tender, seasoned chicken is smothered in a homemade queso blend and served over easy Mexican-style rice — a family favorite in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
8 boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins
Fajita seasoning + paprika (to taste)
~8 tbsp quesadilla cheese (2 tbsp per piece)
White queso for drizzling
Sauce:
4 tbsp light cream cheese
½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
1–2 tsp fajita seasoning
Green chiles, to taste
5-Minute Mexican Rice:
1.5 cups water
1.5 tsp tomato bouillon (Knorr)
1.5 cups instant rice
Instructions
Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Season chicken with fajita seasoning and paprika. Air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes.
Flip chicken, top with a spoonful of sauce and 1–2 tbsp shredded cheese. Air fry for another 5 minutes.
For the rice: Mix water and bouillon, stir in instant rice, and microwave for 6 minutes or until fluffy.
Assemble: Plate 2 chicken tenderloins per serving over a scoop of rice. Drizzle with warm white queso and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 / Serving
- Fat: 7g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 16g / Serving
- Protein: 30g / Serving