Description
A creamy and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich sauce with vegetables and melted Monterey Jack cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms, green bell pepper, and onion. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning some of the vegetable mixture over the top. Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite hot sauce for an hour before cooking.
- You can substitute the Monterey Jack cheese with cheddar or pepper jack for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg