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Creamy Jack Cheese Chicken Recipe

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This Creamy Jack Cheese Chicken recipe features tender, golden-brown chicken breasts smothered in a rich, velvety sauce made from heavy cream, garlic, and melting jack cheese. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, this skillet-cooked dish combines simple ingredients into a luscious, flavorful meal that pairs wonderfully with rice or pasta.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Sauce

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

Other

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the extra virgin olive oil to coat the bottom evenly.
  2. Season and Cook Chicken: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Place them in the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Add Garlic and Broth: Sprinkle garlic powder evenly over the chicken breasts, then pour in the low-sodium chicken broth. Allow it to simmer gently, infusing the chicken with flavor.
  4. Create Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently to combine with the broth. Let the mixture bubble for a few minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  5. Melt Jack Cheese: Stir in the freshly grated jack cheese along with dried thyme or oregano until the cheese is fully melted, creating a creamy, smooth sauce coating the chicken.
  6. Serve: Serve the creamy jack cheese chicken hot, over rice or pasta, and optionally garnish with fresh herbs for added color and flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but it will be less rich.
  • Adding fresh thyme instead of dried herbs can enhance the flavor.
  • Ensure the chicken is cooked through by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.

Keywords: Creamy Jack Cheese Chicken, Chicken breast recipe, Cream sauce chicken, Easy skillet chicken, Comfort food chicken

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