Description
Indulge in this Irresistible Ooey Gooey Cheesy Garlic Chicken, featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy garlic sauce with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs and cooked to golden perfection, this dish makes a comforting and satisfying dinner that pairs wonderfully with pasta or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry using paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance flavor before cooking.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6 minutes on each side, until they develop a golden brown crust and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring continuously until the garlic becomes fragrant but not burnt.
- Create the Cream Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly to form a smooth sauce that incorporates all the browned bits from the pan.
- Melt the Cheeses: Stir in the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses until completely melted and creamy. Season the sauce with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste, ensuring a flavorful sauce.
- Simmer and Serve: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and simmer in the cheesy garlic sauce for about 5 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the rich flavors. Serve hot, ideally over pasta, rice, or your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to 165°F for safe consumption.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt content of the dish.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a lower-fat cream alternative.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, pasta, or rice for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American/Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: cheesy garlic chicken, creamy chicken recipe, mozzarella chicken, garlic cream sauce, comfort food, easy chicken dinner
