Cozy Cheesy Garlic Chicken: Indulgent Comfort Food for All
A delicious and indulgent dish that combines juicy chicken with creamy cheese and fragrant garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken breasts until browned on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix the heavy cream, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic and herbs before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
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: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cozy Cheesy Garlic Chicken, Comfort Food, Chicken Recipes