Cozy Cheesy Garlic Chicken: The Indulgent Comfort Dish You’ll Love
A cheesy and creamy garlic chicken dish that is the ultimate comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then sear in the skillet until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then stir in mozzarella until melted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over it.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve warm with the cheesy garlic sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic and herbs for a few hours before cooking.
- Pair with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
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