Pepper Jack Chicken Serves 2
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Pepper Jack Chicken recipe, perfectly portioned to serve two. Juicy, tender chicken breasts are seasoned with a flavorful blend of paprika, garlic powder, and ground black pepper before being seared to golden perfection in a buttery olive oil mixture. The star of the show? A generous layer of creamy, slightly spicy Pepper Jack cheese that melts beautifully over the chicken for a luscious finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is easy enough for a casual meal yet impressive enough for date night. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp green salad to complete this satisfying and savory entrée.
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Pepper Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and butter. Allow the butter to melt completely.
Step 3
Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on the first side without moving them, until golden brown.
Step 4
Flip the chicken breasts and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet and cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Step 5
Sprinkle the Pepper Jack cheese evenly over the cooked chicken breasts, then cover the skillet again for 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 6
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Step 7
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (439.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1013.9 |
| Total Fat 54.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 387.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1785.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 2.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.2g | |
| Protein 122.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 17.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 453.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 942.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories