Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy delight of Ooey Gooey Cheesy Garlic Chicken. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich garlic and cheese sauce that’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove from skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Lower heat and pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine into a smooth sauce.
- Stir in mozzarella and cheddar until melted and creamy. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Return chicken to skillet; let simmer for about 5 minutes to absorb flavors. Serve hot over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 150mg