Description
This recipe features juicy chicken breasts topped with melted Jack cheese and a creamy sauce, making it a delicious and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for topping
- Paprika for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub olive oil over chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in low-sodium chicken broth and scrape the tasty bits from the pan.
- Stir in sour cream and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Top each chicken breast with shredded Jack cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for around 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sprinkle with paprika before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- For a spicier version, add some chili powder or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg