Creamy Mozzarella Baked Chicken Skillet
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, rich cream, and gooey mozzarella cheese, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine, then return the chicken to the skillet.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, let it simmer on the stove for a few extra minutes before adding the chicken back. Use fresh mozzarella for better creaminess and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg