Description
A comforting skillet-simmered chicken breast topped with creamy Jack cheese and a rich garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- 1 cup shredded Jack cheese (about 113 g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream (120 ml)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions and paprika for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry and rub with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken and sear until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook 20–30 seconds until fragrant, scraping browned bits from the pan.
- Pour in 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping the pan to lift fond.
- Stir in ½ cup sour cream until the sauce is smooth and heated through; allow it to bubble lightly for about 3–5 minutes to thicken slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each breast, then top each with a generous amount of shredded Jack cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 12–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and garnish with chopped green onions and a light dusting of paprika. Let rest 3–5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt. Ensure broth and any added seasoning are gluten-free if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 61g
- Cholesterol: 100mg