Description
A quick and delicious smothered chicken recipe with melty Jack cheese and creamy garlic sauce for an impressive weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Rub olive oil over chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and let simmer, scraping the pan to lift up browned bits.
- Stir in sour cream until well combined and allow the mixture to bubble for about 5 minutes.
- Top each chicken breast with shredded Jack cheese and transfer to the oven. Bake for around 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and paprika before serving.
Notes
Ensure to preheat the oven and avoid overcooking the chicken for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken, comfort food, easy dinner, creamy sauce, weeknight meal