Description
Succulent smothered chicken with jack cheese brings bold Texan comfort straight to your dinner table. Creamy, spicy layers of melted cheese and tender chicken create a hearty meal that satisfies deep hunger for classic southern flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cooking Liquid and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with a blend of salt and pepper, ensuring even seasoning on both surfaces.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, carefully placing seasoned chicken breasts into the pan.
- Cook chicken for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, achieving a golden-brown exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking. Transfer to a separate plate.
- Within the same skillet, introduce sliced mushrooms and sauté until they become tender and slightly caramelized.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the mushroom-filled skillet, creating a rich, velvety sauce. Allow the mixture to gently simmer and gradually thicken.
- Carefully return cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Generously crown each chicken breast with shredded Jack cheese, allowing it to melt luxuriously into the simmering sauce.
- Continue simmering for an additional 3-4 minutes, enabling the cheese to fully integrate with the sauce and chicken.
- Elegantly garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley for added depth of flavor.
- Present the dish immediately alongside complementary sides like creamy mashed potatoes, vibrant steamed vegetables, or a crisp garden salad.
Notes
- Select chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a beautiful golden-brown exterior and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F for food safety without overcooking.
- Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for lighter, dairy-free alternatives that maintain creamy consistency.
- For a low-carb version, replace cheese with nutritional yeast or skip cheese entirely and add extra herbs for flavor depth.
- Allow mushrooms to caramelize slightly before adding liquid to develop rich, nutty undertones in the sauce.
- Rest chicken for 3-5 minutes after cooking to redistribute juices and maintain tender, succulent meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 755mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 152mg