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One-Pan Keto Pollo Con Queso

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Creamy, cheesy, and full of Tex-Mex flavor—this One-Pan Keto Pollo Con Queso is low-carb comfort food at its best. Tender spiced chicken is coated in a melty, smoky queso that brings restaurant flavor right to your skillet—without the carbs!

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

1–2 tablespoons olive oil

1½ 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

½ teaspoon oregano

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

Keto Queso:

1 (4 oz) can mild green chiles

¼ cup heavy cream (plus more for thinning if needed)

2 oz cream cheese, softened

1½ cups shredded pepper jack cheese

½ cup white American cheese, shredded or chopped

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add chicken and all seasonings. Cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.

Lower heat and stir in green chiles, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Cook until melted and smooth.

Add pepper jack and white American cheese. Stir until melted and creamy.

Thin with a splash of cream if needed.

Serve hot—straight from the pan over cauliflower rice, with low-carb tortillas, or as a dip!

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Find it online: https://ketospoonful.com/one-pan-keto-pollo-con-queso/