Cheesy Smothered Chicken (Print)
Juicy chicken breasts drowned in a velvety sauce and covered with gooey jack cheese—a fancy restaurant taste right in your kitchen.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 skinless chicken breasts, no bones
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3 cloves garlic, chopped finely
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200g jack cheese, shredded
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240ml cream, heavy type
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60g butter, unsalted
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120ml chicken broth, low-sodium kind
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1 tsp paprika powder
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Pepper and salt as needed
# Steps:
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Turn your oven on to 375°F (190°C) and give a baking dish a light coat of cooking spray.
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Grab a big skillet and melt your butter on medium. Sprinkle the chicken with pepper and salt, then cook until golden, roughly 5-6 minutes each side.
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Toss in your chopped garlic and paprika, and stir around for a minute till you can really smell it.
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Add the cream and broth, let it bubble gently while you scrape all those tasty bits off the bottom of the pan.
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Sprinkle cheese over each piece of chicken and move everything to your coated dish. Cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes till it's bubbly with golden spots.
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Let it sit for 5 minutes before you dig in. The flavor gets better this way.
# Additional Notes:
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A rich, creamy meal with juicy chicken under melty jack cheese that's great for family dinners or when you want to impress friends.