Description
A comforting dish featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with a creamy sauce and melted Jack cheese, perfect for any family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ 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.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer while scraping the pan.
- Stir in sour cream until well combined, allowing the mixture to bubble for about 5 minutes.
- Top each chicken breast with shredded Jack cheese and transfer to the oven.
- Bake for around 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and paprika before serving.
Notes
Ensure that the chicken is seared well for maximum flavor. You can also experiment with other cheeses if Jack isn’t your favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: smothered chicken, Texas Roadhouse, comfort food, easy dinner recipe