Pepper Jack Chicken Serves 2
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Pepper Jack Chicken recipe, perfectly portioned to serve two. Juicy, tender chicken breasts are seasoned with a flavorful blend of paprika, garlic powder, and ground black pepper before being seared to golden perfection in a buttery olive oil mixture. The star of the show? A generous layer of creamy, slightly spicy Pepper Jack cheese that melts beautifully over the chicken for a luscious finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is easy enough for a casual meal yet impressive enough for date night. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp green salad to complete this satisfying and savory entrée.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Pepper Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and butter. Allow the butter to melt completely.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on the first side without moving them, until golden brown.
Flip the chicken breasts and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet and cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Sprinkle the Pepper Jack cheese evenly over the cooked chicken breasts, then cover the skillet again for 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.9 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.8 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 387 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 1785 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 122.6 g | 245% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 454 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 943 mg | 20% | |
*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.
