Description
A creamy and dreamy chicken dish that turns a simple weeknight dinner into an extraordinary meal, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat.
- Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it generously.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh ingredients and customizing the sauce with extra herbs or garlic. This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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