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Cheesy Chicken Bake

Creamy baked chicken topped with golden cheese crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Chicken Base
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Topping
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease baking dish.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Sear chicken in olive oil until lightly golden.
  4. Cook onion and garlic in butter until soft.
  5. Whisk in flour and cook briefly.
  6. Slowly whisk in milk until sauce thickens.
  7. Stir in cheeses until melted and smooth.
  8. Pour sauce over chicken in dish.
  9. Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle on top.
  10. Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Notes

Add vegetables, adjust cheese blends, or make gluten-free with substitutions.