Chicken with Cheese Sauce
A comforting dish of juicy chicken breasts enveloped in a rich and creamy cheese sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate to rest.
- Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream (or milk) and stir gently for a minute.
- Add the shredded cheese to the pan and stir until melted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the cheese sauce over it. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, try different cheese blends or sprinkle with crushed red pepper for a kick. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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