Easy Cheesy Chicken Skillet
Say hello to your new favorite weeknight dinner — the Easy Cheesy Chicken Skillet! This one-pan wonder combines tender, seasoned chicken breasts with a luscious, velvety cheese sauce packed with gooey cheddar and mozzarella. Infused with the cozy flavors of garlic and paprika, plus a hint of freshness from wilted baby spinach, this recipe is as simple as it is indulgent. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s perfect for busy evenings, whether served on its own or over a bed of fluffy rice or pasta to soak up every drop of the creamy goodness. With minimal prep, easy clean-up, and big, crowd-pleasing flavors, this dish is a guaranteed hit for busy home cooks looking for comfort and convenience in one skillet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups cooked rice or pasta (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into thinner cutlets for even cooking. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted and smooth.
Add the dried parsley and baby spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts into the sauce.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning some of the cheesy sauce over the top. Let everything cook together for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the chicken and cheesy sauce over cooked rice or pasta, if desired. Garnish with additional parsley, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2658 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.7 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.6 g | 353% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 617 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 4765 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.0 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 182.7 g | 365% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1832 mg | 141% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1520 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
