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Serve immediately! What should I serve with Chicken con Queso? If you like a thinner sauce, add additional heavy cream or milk until it’s the way you like it.įinally, add the chicken to the skillet, stirring to cover each piece in the queso. Stir until all cheese is melted and incorporated into the sauce. Add the shredded cheese in small increments (about 1/2 cup at a time), stirring continuously. Stir to make a smooth sauce with few clumps. Reduce the heat to low, then add the green chiles, cream cheese, and heavy cream.

Brown the chicken 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through, then remove from skillet and set aside.

Add the bite-sized chicken, sprinkle with spices, and toss to coat the chicken evenly. Heat a large skillet to medium heat, then add in your olive oil. Start by combining all of the spices in a small bowl, then set this aside. This is a very simple recipe - It’s perfect for beginner cooks because there aren’t a ton of steps! The finished result, though, is super satisfying.

Olive oil : for searing the chicken you can use butter, ghee, coconut oil, or other cooking oil.

Cheeses : Cream cheese, Pepper jack cheese, White American cheese.

Green chiles : I used mild, but you can use hot if you really love spicy food.

Spices : Chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.

These will be cut into bite-sized pieces to help the recipe cook quickly.

Chicken : I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but you could use thighs or tenders.

Keep scrolling to the printable recipe card for exact measurements! This is just a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need. Pollo con Queso is a popular Mexican dish that literally translates to “chicken with cheese.” Often it’s served with rice (“arroz con queso”), but to keep things keto, we’re sticking with tender chicken pieces and a delicious cheesy sauce! If you’d like to add rice but stay low carb, try adding this Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice - It packs a huge punch of flavor, cooks quickly, and only adds about 4 net carbs per serving.