Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Ooey Gooey Cheesy Garlic Chicken, where tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a creamy garlic sauce and topped with melty cheese. This easy-to-make recipe will satisfy your cravings and bring warmth to any dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, each bite delivers an explosion of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and measure out all ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping any bits off the pan, and stir in shredded cheese until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce and meld flavors.
- Serve over rice or pasta, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg