Creamy Jack Cheese Chicken
Creamy Jack Cheese Chicken is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, velvety sauce that’s perfect for any gathering or cozy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup Jack cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to preheat at 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Prepare Your Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- 3. Create The Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, add heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in dried Italian herbs and let it simmer for about two minutes until it thickens slightly. Add grated Jack cheese and stir until melted.
- 4. Combine Chicken And Sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some creamy sauce over them.
- 5. Bake It Up: Transfer everything to the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- 6. Serve With Style: Remove from the oven and serve immediately with additional creamy sauce drizzled over each piece.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg