Chicken With Cheese Sauce
A comforting dish of tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich and creamy cheese sauce, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by heating olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken in the pan until golden seared and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes on each side, then remove it from the pan.
- Sauté the garlic in the same pan until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Create the creamy base by pouring in the heavy cream and bringing it to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Melt the cheese by stirring it in and mixing until it’s melted and smooth.
- Combine the chicken and sauce by returning the chicken to the pan and coating it in the creamy cheese sauce.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Pairs beautifully with a fresh green salad, rice, or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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