Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup shredded jack cheese
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for added heat)
– 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Making Smothered Chicken with Jack Cheese is straightforward when you follow these easy steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.
3. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Sear Chicken: Once hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
5. Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
6. Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
7. Return Chicken: Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet and spoon the onion-garlic mixture over them.
8. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded jack cheese evenly over the chicken breasts.
9. Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Garnish and Serve: Once done, remove the skillet from the oven. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top and serve hot.
These steps will guide you in preparing this wonderful dish effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 38g