Description
Creamy Jack Cheese Chicken is a delicious and comforting dinner recipe that combines tender chicken with a rich and creamy jack cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded jack cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, mix the heavy cream and shredded jack cheese until well combined.
- Pour the cheese mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the cheese mixture.
- Serve with rice or pasta to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg