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Cheesy Chicken Skillet

Cheesy Chicken Skillet

By Alex Reedy

Total: 35 minutes
LunchChicken

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces chicken breast
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1

Cut the chicken breasts into thin slices, approximately 1/2 inch thick.

2

Season the chicken slices with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, mixing well to ensure even coating.

3

Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

4

Add the seasoned chicken slices to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

5

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

6

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, reduce heat to low and add the cheddar cheese.

7

Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and smooth, creating a creamy sauce.

8

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it well with the cheesy sauce.

9

Serve the cheesy chicken hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.

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Cheesy Chicken Skillet

By Alex Reedy

LunchChicken
Cheesy Chicken Skillet - chicken breast, cheddar cheese recipe

This Lunch Chicken recipe is ready in 35 minutes and features chicken breast, cheddar cheese, butter and other delicious ingredients. Contains 450 calories total.

35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces chicken breast
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1

Cut the chicken breasts into thin slices, approximately 1/2 inch thick.

2

Season the chicken slices with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, mixing well to ensure even coating.

3

Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

4

Add the seasoned chicken slices to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

5

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

6

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, reduce heat to low and add the cheddar cheese.

7

Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and smooth, creating a creamy sauce.

8

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it well with the cheesy sauce.

9

Serve the cheesy chicken hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories per Serving: 450

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