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Creamy Jack Cheese Chicken – A Rich and Easy Weeknight Bake

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Creamy Jack Cheese Chicken is a rich, oven-baked dish featuring tender chicken breasts, a velvety garlic-cream sauce, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • Salt to taste

  • Optional: parsley, bacon, green chiles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Place in dish.

  3. In a bowl, whisk cream cheese, broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper until smooth.

  4. Spread sauce over chicken. Top with shredded cheese.

  5. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

  6. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until cheese is golden and chicken is 165°F inside.

  7. Rest 5 minutes before serving. Spoon sauce over top.

Notes

  • Use thin-sliced chicken for quicker baking.

  • Swap in Pepper Jack for heat.

  • Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days.

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