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    The Yummy Bowl » Recipes » Dinner

    Creamy Chicken Cheddar Cheese Sauce

    Jul 1, 2020 · Modified: Apr 28, 2023 by Julia | The Yummy Bowl · This post contains affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Delicious Creamy Chicken in Rich and flavorful cheddar sauce #chicken #cheddar #creamychicken #sauce #creamy - The Yummy Bowl

    Creamy Chicken Cheddar Cheese Sauce - Chicken smothered in a rich and creamy cheddar sauce with parsley is a truly heartwarming, so cozy, and one perfect dinner meal. Very quick and easy dinner recipe idea to make from scratch which only takes you 30 minutes to make.

    The recipe requires just a handful of simple ingredients which you most probably already have in the fridge. If you love how easy this cheddar chicken is you should try my other popular recipes including cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta, the ultimate Alfredo Bake and cheesy Chicken With Spinach.

    Chicken smothered in a rich and creamy cheddar sauce with parsley is a truly heartwarming , so cozy and a perfect dinner meal. Very quick and easy dinner recipe idea to make from scratch which only takes you 30 minutes to make.- The Yummy Bowl

    And everyone will think you spend hours and hours making this recipe, when in fact it will take you less than 30 minutes. 

    Creamy Chicken With Cheddar Cheese Recipe

    I’m all about easy dinner recipes. One-pan dinner recipes are my favorite (especially noodles) but I also like to make a simple sauce with chicken or just veggies and serve it over rice. 

    Add some freshly chopped cucumber and tomato salad and you're done, that’s it! Super easy and tasty dinner is ready.

    Here's what you'll need for this Creamy Chicken with Cheddar Cheese:

    chicken breasts, boneless skinless

    olive oil

    butter

    pinch of salt

    For the sauce you'll need:

    mushrooms 

    butter

    heavy cream 

    cheddar, grated

    chilli flakes

    a bunch of parsley

    Chicken smothered in a rich and creamy cheddar sauce with parsley is a truly heartwarming , so cozy and a perfect dinner meal. Very quick and easy dinner recipe idea to make from scratch which only takes you 30 minutes to make.- The Yummy Bowl

    How To Make Creamy Chicken With Cheddar Cheese

    After you make this heavenly cheesy deliciousness it will become a staple in your house. Mark my words.

    Moreover, you won’t need to buy a ready-made cheese sauce ever again, once you make it, you’ll never eat the store-bought sauce.

    Here's how to make it:

    1. Wash chicken breasts, pat dry with a tissue. 

    2. Cut each chicken breast in half, and then each piece into 3. Which will make a total of 12 chicken pieces.

    3. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over high heat.

    4. Season the chicken with salt and transfer to the skillet. Cook for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Leave it aside.

    (Cook on high heat, don’t reduce the heat. Cooking this way will result more tender chicken from the inside and slightly crispy from the outside.) 

    Chicken smothered in a rich and creamy cheddar sauce with parsley is a truly heartwarming , so cozy and a perfect dinner meal. Very quick and easy dinner recipe idea to make from scratch which only takes you 30 minutes to make.- The Yummy Bowl

    5. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes. 

    6. Add cream, take it to a boil, and reduce heat. Don’t boil! Cook for 2-3 minutes.

    7. Then, top with grated cheese and chopped parsley, mixing everything well until cheese is melted. 

    8. Return chicken to the skillet and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.

    9. Taste if you need more salt at this point. The cheddar is quite salty itself, so you might skip the salt.

    10. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and your delicious dinner is served!

    This recipe serves 3-4 people and takes only 30 minutes to make.

    What to serve with Creamy Chicken and Cheddar Cheese

    • Lime Cilantro Rice
    • your favorite veggies - sautéed or roasted or try Roasted Carrots and Beets.
    • broccoli - for extra quick meal add steamed broccoli on the side. It takes just a few minutes to steam the broccoli and tastes very light and yummy.
    • serve this creamy chicken goodness over some steamed rice, pasta, mashed potatoes or go for lighter option quinoa.

    Easy Dinner Recipes

    For more easy gluten-free chicken recipes check out my Chicken recipe index. One of my all-time favorites include Chicken Broccoli Pasta, easy creamy Chicken Thighs recipes, or these delicious creamy Chicken Tacos. For more inspiration check out the following easy dinners:

    • Pork Tenderloin
      Easy Pork Tenderloin With Berry Sauce | Lingonberry Sauce
    • shrimp cooked in garlic butter with parsley
      Shrimp Scampi Without Wine
    • barbecue pork ribs in hand
      Barbecue Slow Cooker Ribs
    • Pan Seared Pork Chop in a plate with mashed potatoes and tomato onion lettuce salad
      Pan Seared Pork Chops With Herbs

    ALL DINNER recipes.

    I hope you’ll love this easy dinner recipe that only takes 30 minutes to prepare. 

    Thank you for reading! Have a yummy day!

    Love, Julia

    Chicken smothered in a rich and creamy cheddar sauce with parsley is a truly heartwarming , so cozy and a perfect dinner meal. Very quick and easy dinner recipe idea to make from scratch which only takes you 30 minutes to make.- The Yummy Bowl
    Chicken smothered in a rich and creamy cheddar sauce with parsley is a truly heartwarming , so cozy and a perfect dinner meal. Very quick and easy dinner recipe idea to make from scratch which only takes you 30 minutes to make.- The Yummy Bowl

    Creamy Chicken Cheddar Cheese Sauce

    Creamy Chicken Cheddar Cheese Sauce - Chicken smothered in a rich and creamy cheddar sauce with parsley is a truly heartwarming, so cozy, and one perfect dinner meal. Very quick and easy dinner recipe idea to make from scratch which only takes you 30 minutes to make.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Author: Julia | The Yummy Bowl
    Course: Main Course
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 510kcal

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (butterflied (I used 6 breast halves))
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • Pinch of salt
    • black pepper to taste

    Cheddar Cheese Sauce Recipe

    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 ½ cup sharp cheddar (grated)
    • ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
    • ½ cup fresh parsley leaves (chopped)

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Wash chicken breasts, pat dry with a tissue. Pound the halves with a meat tenderizer. Season with salt and black pepper.
    • Heat 1 tablespoon butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook the chicken for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set aside.
    • Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Take it to a gentle boil, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce starts thickening.
    • Top with grated cheddar cheese and chopped parsley leaves, stirring and mixing everything well until cheese is melted and sauce thickened even more.
    • Return chicken to the skillet, add chili flakes and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
    • Taste if you need more salt. The cheddar is quite salty itself, so you may want to leave it as it is.
    • Garnish with parsley and you are ready to serve your delicious dinner!
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    NOTES

    Serve the chicken over steamed rice, salad, mashed potatoes, pasta or steamed veggies of your choice.
    Storage. Once properly cooled transfer to an airtight food container and store in the fridge 2-3 days.
    If the sauce seems too thick when reheating, add chicken broth, milk, or a bit of water to the sauce.

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    Nutrition Facts
    Creamy Chicken Cheddar Cheese Sauce
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 510
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    (Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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    1. Bethany

      January 29, 2022 at 12:59 am

      5 stars
      Our favorite recipe for cheesy chicken! We make this often

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      • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

        January 30, 2022 at 12:22 am

        It's my personal favorite too, especially when I'm craving true comfort food! Thank you Bethany!

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