Description
This creamy cheddar chicken bake is a delicious and comforting dish, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season both sides of chicken breasts with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions and mushrooms. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and browned.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and mushrooms, stirring to coat well. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Allow to thicken slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Place chicken breasts back in the skillet and spoon creamy gravy over each piece.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the chicken and gravy.
- Move skillet to preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked (165°F/74°C) and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe can be served with rice or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- You can substitute chicken with turkey, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg