Description
This creamy Chicken with Cheese comes together in about 30 minutes and is made all in one pot for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a Mexican blend)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through—about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.
- Add the shredded cheese and mix well until melted—about 2-3 minutes.
- Continue cooking until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro if desired.
Notes
This dish is versatile—feel free to add in your favorite veggies or switch up the cheese!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg