One-Pan Keto Pollo con Queso

This One-Pan Keto Pollo con Queso is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner! This low-carb kid-friendly keto recipe is ready in 20 minutes and is simple to meal prep!

Chicken con Queso Ingredients:

This is just a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need. Keep scrolling to the printable recipe card for exact measurements!

• Chicken : I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but you could use thighs or tenders. These will be cut into bite-sized pieces to help the recipe cook quickly.
• Spices : Chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper
• Green chiles : I used mild, but you can use hot if you really love spicy food.
• Heavy cream
• Cheeses : Cream cheese, Pepper jack cheese, White American cheese
• Olive oil : for searing the chicken; you can use butter, ghee, coconut oil, or other cooking oil.

How to make Pollo con Queso

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.

Start by combining all of the spices in a small bowl, then set this aside. Heat a large skillet to medium heat, then add in your olive oil. Add the bite-sized chicken, sprinkle with spices, and toss to coat the chicken evenly. Brown the chicken 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through, then remove from skillet and set aside.

Reduce the heat to low, then add the green chiles, cream cheese, and heavy cream. Stir to make a smooth sauce with few clumps. Add the shredded cheese in small increments (about 1/2 cup at a time), stirring continuously. Stir until all cheese is melted and incorporated into the sauce. If you like a thinner sauce, add additional heavy cream or milk until it’s the way you like it.

Finally, add the chicken to the skillet, stirring to cover each piece in the queso. Serve immediately!

Can I make Chicken con Queso ahead of time?

Yes, this would be a simple meal to make ahead of time! You can cook the entire dish up to 3 days before serving, then reheat in a covered skillet. If reheating over the stove, make sure to stir often while reheating to prevent any parts from burning. You could also place the covered skillet in the oven at 350 degrees F and allow to warm up for about 10 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1-2 tablespoons of 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 shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1/2 cup white American Cheese

Instructions

1. Combine all of the spices in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet to medium heat.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Add the chicken to the skillet and toss in the queso. Serve immediately.

Keto Tips

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