Garlic Cheddar Chicken: A Simple, Delicious Recipe!
A simple and delicious recipe for Garlic Cheddar Chicken that combines tender chicken breasts with a flavorful garlic and cheese coating.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- A pinch of salt
- 2 skinless chicken breast fillet, halves
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Use a casserole or 9 x 13-inch pan. A roasting rack is recommended, with another pan below to collect drippings.
- Melt the butter over low heat, then add the minced garlic and cook until tender for about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the cheeses, oregano, black pepper, salt, and bread crumbs. Stir to combine.
- Dip the chicken in the saucepan filled with butter and garlic to coat. Then place it in the bowl containing the mixture of bread crumbs and seasoning.
- Arrange the coated chicken in the roasting rack. Bake until cooked, approximately 35 minutes, or until the chicken is juicy and tender.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked before serving.
- Adjust cooking time based on your oven’s performance.
- Feel free to add additional herbs or spices to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Garlic Cheddar Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner