Description
A delicious and satisfying dish combining juicy chicken breasts with creamy sour cream and melted Jack cheese, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions and paprika for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Rub olive oil over chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer while scraping the pan.
- Stir in sour cream until well combined, allowing the mixture to bubble for about 5 minutes.
- Top each chicken breast with shredded Jack cheese and transfer to the oven. Bake for around 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and paprika before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider topping with jalapeños or bacon bits. Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg