Cheesy Chicken
Satisfy your cravings with this mouthwatering Cheesy Chicken, a delightful medley of tender chicken smothered in creamy cheese sauce, all served atop fluffy rice and paired with crisp green beans. Perfect for those hectic weeknights, this dish is not only easy to whip up but also a guaranteed hit with the whole family. Get ready to indulge in a cozy dinner that brings smiles to the table!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- kinders, buttery garlic and herb
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 3 chicken breasts, sliced thinly
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 8 ounces of Colby Jack cheese (227 g)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- olive oil
🧂Spices & Seasonings(5)
- garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- onion powder
- smoked paprika
- a little bit of Tony's
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice the chicken breasts thinly and season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, kinders, buttery garlic and herb, and a little bit of Tony's.
- 2
Drizzle with olive oil and mix well.
- 3
In a separate container, mix together the heavy cream and cream of chicken soup, adding the same seasonings as the chicken.
- 4
In a baking dish, add the seasoned chicken and spread the cream mixture on top.
- 5
Top with Colby Jack cheese.
- 6
Bake in the oven at 425°F for about 25 minutes, or until the top is crispy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Slice chicken breasts against the grain into uniform 1/4-inch strips so they cook evenly and stay tender; cutting with the grain results in tougher, chewier bites because you're leaving long muscle fibers intact.technique1/4-inch thickness
- ✓Bring the heavy cream and cream of chicken soup mixture to room temperature before combining with hot seasoned chicken, since cold dairy poured over a hot dish can cause the sauce to break or cook unevenly at the edges of the baking dish.ingredientroom temperature, ~68-70°F
- ✓Bake uncovered at 425°F for the full 25 minutes to let the Colby Jack cheese hit the Maillard browning threshold (around 310°F at the surface) while the interior chicken reaches a safe 165°F internal temperature.timing165°F internal, 25 minutes
- ✓Use an oven-safe glass or ceramic baking dish rather than metal, since glass retains heat longer and promotes more even, gradual browning of the cheese topping without scorching the edges before the center sets.equipmentglass or ceramic dish
- ✓Shred your own Colby Jack block cheese instead of using pre-shredded bags, because anti-caking agents like cellulose on packaged shreds inhibit proper melting and can leave the cheese topping grainy instead of achieving a crispy, browned crust.ingredientblock cheese vs. pre-shredded
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Cheesy Chicken
Satisfy your cravings with this mouthwatering Cheesy Chicken, a delightful medley of tender chicken smothered in creamy cheese sauce, all served atop fluffy rice and paired with crisp green beans. Perfect for those hectic weeknights, this dish is not only easy to whip up but also a guaranteed hit with the whole family. Get ready to indulge in a cozy dinner that brings smiles to the table!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- kinders, buttery garlic and herb
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 3 chicken breasts, sliced thinly
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 8 ounces of Colby Jack cheese (227 g)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- olive oil
🧂Spices & Seasonings(5)
- garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- onion powder
- smoked paprika
- a little bit of Tony's
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice the chicken breasts thinly and season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, kinders, buttery garlic and herb, and a little bit of Tony's.
- 2
Drizzle with olive oil and mix well.
- 3
In a separate container, mix together the heavy cream and cream of chicken soup, adding the same seasonings as the chicken.
- 4
In a baking dish, add the seasoned chicken and spread the cream mixture on top.
- 5
Top with Colby Jack cheese.
- 6
Bake in the oven at 425°F for about 25 minutes, or until the top is crispy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Slice chicken breasts against the grain into uniform 1/4-inch strips so they cook evenly and stay tender; cutting with the grain results in tougher, chewier bites because you're leaving long muscle fibers intact.technique1/4-inch thickness
- ✓Bring the heavy cream and cream of chicken soup mixture to room temperature before combining with hot seasoned chicken, since cold dairy poured over a hot dish can cause the sauce to break or cook unevenly at the edges of the baking dish.ingredientroom temperature, ~68-70°F
- ✓Bake uncovered at 425°F for the full 25 minutes to let the Colby Jack cheese hit the Maillard browning threshold (around 310°F at the surface) while the interior chicken reaches a safe 165°F internal temperature.timing165°F internal, 25 minutes
- ✓Use an oven-safe glass or ceramic baking dish rather than metal, since glass retains heat longer and promotes more even, gradual browning of the cheese topping without scorching the edges before the center sets.equipmentglass or ceramic dish
- ✓Shred your own Colby Jack block cheese instead of using pre-shredded bags, because anti-caking agents like cellulose on packaged shreds inhibit proper melting and can leave the cheese topping grainy instead of achieving a crispy, browned crust.ingredientblock cheese vs. pre-shredded