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Creamy Jack Cheese Chicken Recipe

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A rich and flavorful Creamy Jack Cheese Chicken recipe featuring tender, golden-brown chicken breasts smothered in a luscious garlic cream sauce with melted jack cheese. Perfect for an indulgent weeknight dinner served over rice or pasta.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Sauce

  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated jack cheese
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano

Instructions

  1. Preheat Skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the extra virgin olive oil to warm up.
  2. Season and Cook Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper. Place them in the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust and are cooked through.
  3. Add Garlic Powder and Broth: Sprinkle the garlic powder over the cooked chicken. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and reduce the heat to let it simmer gently, infusing the chicken with flavor.
  4. Incorporate Heavy Cream: Stir in the heavy cream to the skillet mixture. Allow the sauce to bubble gently for a few minutes until it begins to thicken slightly.
  5. Melt Jack Cheese: Add the freshly grated jack cheese to the sauce and stir well until the cheese fully melts and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth. Sprinkle in the dried thyme or oregano for added herbaceous notes.
  6. Serve: Serve the creamy jack cheese chicken hot, ideally over a bed of rice or pasta. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired for an elegant finish.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium chicken broth to control saltiness in the sauce.
  • Cook chicken until juices run clear to ensure it is fully cooked.
  • Feel free to use fresh thyme or oregano if available for fresher flavor.
  • This dish pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or a simple green salad for a balanced meal.
  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but sauce will be less thick.

Keywords: Creamy chicken, jack cheese chicken, garlic cream sauce, stovetop chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner

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