Grilled Chicken Pepper Jack with Creamy Sauce
Fire up the grill and elevate your dinner game with this irresistible Grilled Chicken Pepper Jack with Creamy Sauce recipe! Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are seared to smoky perfection, then topped with melty pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick. But the real star is the rich and silky creamy sauce, infused with hints of Dijon mustard and Parmesan for a decadent finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make dish strikes a perfect balance between elegant and comforting, making it ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes to soak up every last drop of that luscious sauce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 4 slices Pepper jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the chicken breasts evenly with the olive oil mixture on both sides.
Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
In the last minute of grilling, place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each chicken breast and cover the grill to let the cheese melt.
While the chicken is grilling, prepare the creamy sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until lightly golden and bubbly.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, followed by the heavy cream. Stir constantly to prevent lumps.
Add the Dijon mustard and grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
Remove the chicken from the grill and place it on serving plates. Spoon the creamy sauce generously over the top of each chicken breast.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
644 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.7 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1050 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 64.4 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 540 mg | 11% | |
*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.
