Baked Cheesy Chicken
Baked Cheesy Chicken is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken enveloped in a rich, gooey cheese sauce—perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place them in the baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and lemon juice. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese over each chicken breast.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with additional lemon juice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Swap in boneless chicken thighs for extra juiciness. Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor. This dish can be prepped ahead of time; just refrigerate before baking.