Enjoy the gooey, cheesy goodness that melts perfectly! This easy-to-make baked chicken is ideal for a quick and hectic weeknight. If you’re going low-carb, try it over zoodles or cauliflower rice instead of pasta or rice!
Cheesy Herb Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into four pieces
- 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 ounces canned mild green chilies
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Slice the chicken breast into four pieces and gently pound them until they’re about 1/2 inch thick.
- In a small bowl, mix sea salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and paprika.
- Arrange the chicken breast in an 11×7 baking dish and season both sides with the spice mixture.
- In a measuring cup, blend heavy cream, green chilies, garlic cloves, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken. Bake in the oven, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes.
- Take it out, sprinkle spinach and shredded cheese over the chicken, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve over pasta or rice. If you like, garnish with chopped Italian parsley and crushed red pepper. Enjoy!