Cheesy Herb Chicken
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Course
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of chicken breast (sliced into four pieces)
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 3/4 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 4 ounces of canned mild green chilies
- 8 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup of fresh spinach (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Slice the chicken breast into 4 pieces and pound them until they’re 1/2 inch thick.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, dried oregano, and paprika.
- Arrange the chicken in an 11×7 baking dish, seasoning both sides with the mixture.
- In a measuring cup, blend heavy cream, green chilies, garlic cloves, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with spinach and shredded cheese, and bake for an extra 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve over pasta or rice, and garnish with chopped Italian parsley and crushed red pepper, if desired. Enjoy your delightful and cheesy chicken creation!
