Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in creamy sour cream and gooey Jack cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
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 and paprika for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for a few minutes while scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the sour cream and let it bubble for about 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, top with shredded Jack cheese, and transfer to the oven.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and paprika before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or zucchini when simmering the broth. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cozy chicken, comfort food, weeknight dinner, cheesy chicken, one-pan meal