Description
A deliciously seasoned chicken dish topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese and sautéed mushrooms and onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved to create 4 thinner chicken breasts
- 2 Tablespoons oil (avocado, olive or vegetable oil, divided use)
- 2 Tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)
- 2 cups sliced button / baby bella mushrooms
- 1/2 cup sliced yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish, can use dried)
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Stir to combine both sides of the halved chicken breasts with the seasoning. Set aside.
- To a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 Tablespoon oil, 2 Tablespoons butter, 2 cups sliced button / baby bella mushrooms, 1/2 cup sliced yellow onion and a pinch of salt and pepper to season.
- Stir for 7-8 minutes or until the mushrooms are softened.
- Add in 3 garlic cloves, minced. Stir for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add in the chicken breasts and cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes.
- Add in remaining 1 Tablespoon oil. Turn the heat down to low-medium.
- Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the juices run clear. You want an internal temperature of 165° F when fully cooked.
- Add 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth. Scrape the bits off the pan.
- Spoon some of the sauce, mushrooms, and onions over the chicken.
- Top the chicken breasts evenly with 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Spoon some more of the sauce, mushrooms, and onions over the chicken.
- Place the lid on top and turn off the heat to let the cheese melt.
- Top with 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (if using). Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- This recipe can be garnished with fresh or dried parsley for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg