Best 7 Chicken Breasts With Cheese Sauce Recipes

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Chicken breasts with cheese sauce is a classic dish that is both delicious and easy to make. It is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as pasta, rice, or vegetables. The combination of tender chicken, creamy cheese sauce, and herbs makes this dish a favorite among many people. Whether you are a novice cook or an experienced chef, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious and memorable chicken breasts with cheese sauce.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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Dinner guests are always impressed when I serve this appetizing main dish. It's a delicious and pretty way to dress up plain chicken breasts.-Joyce Breeding, Falkville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, divided
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers), divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter
1 envelope white sauce mix
2 cups milk
2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/8-in. thickness. Place in a resealable plastic bag; add 1/4 cup salad dressing. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours., In a large skillet, saute onion in remaining salad dressing. Add 1/2 cup cracker crumbs, spinach and parsley. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Spoon about 1/2 cup spinach mixture on each chicken breast; roll up and overlap ends. Secure with a toothpick. Roll in remaining crumbs. , Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in the white sauce mix until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Serve with chicken. Sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.

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CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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This is one of my son-in-law's favourite chicken recipes. This recipe can also be made 'lighter' for those on a low fat diet by using a low fat cheese and trim/light milk and frying in a non stick pan which has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray/oil

Provided by Jen T

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless chicken breasts
2 egg whites
1/2 cup plain flour
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
canola oil (for frying)
8 teaspoons butter or 8 teaspoons margarine
4 teaspoons plain flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup edam cheese, grated
chopped parsley (for garnish) or chopped paprika (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine the breadcrumbs and flour.
  • Lightly beat the egg whites with 8 teasp water.
  • Dip chicken in the egg white mix and then coat with the breadcrumb mix.
  • Heat a little oil in frying pan and brown chicken for about 5mins each side.
  • Place chicken in an oven proof dish and place in oven at 180'C or 350'F.
  • Bake for approx 15mins or until cooked through.
  • While chicken is in oven make sauce.
  • In a small saucepan melt butter and add flour.
  • Cook 1min.
  • over med heat.
  • Add milk and stir constantly until boiling.
  • Turn to low heat and simmer for 2mins still stirring.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1/4cup cheese.
  • Place a chicken breast on each of 4 plates and pour over sauce.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Garnish with parsley or paprika.

CHEESE LOVER'S CHICKEN



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This is not a low-fat recipe! But great if you love cheese! A lot like chicken Parmesan.

Provided by RENEEBAUMBARGER

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Parmesan Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 medium garlic clove, chopped
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 pound Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon garlic salt to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish that is deep enough to allow at least one inch between the chicken and the top of the dish.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, stir together tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, parsley, basil, oregano, and garlic.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss chicken with bread crumbs until completely covered. Arrange chicken in baking dish and sprinkle to taste with garlic salt and pepper to taste. Top chicken with half of shredded Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Pour tomato sauce evenly over chicken. Reserve half of the remaining Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and sprinkle the rest over the chicken and sauce.
  • Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 50 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove foil, and top with remaining Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Return dish to oven and cook, uncovered, until the cheese on top melts. Remove pan from oven and let sit five minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 129.8 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 47.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 1284.1 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

EASY BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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Make and share this Easy Baked Chicken Breasts With Cheese Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 -6 chicken breasts
1/4 cup bacon bits
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package cheese sauce mix
1/4 cup chopped chives
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Salt and pepper chicken to taste.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake for about 30-45 minutes, depending on size of chicken breasts.
  • Prepare cheese sauce mix per directions on package.
  • Add chopped chives and bacon bits.
  • Remove foil from chicken.
  • Pour sauce mix over chicken.
  • Bake about 10 minutes more.
  • Variation:.
  • Use fresh, sliced mushrooms, black olives, etc.
  • Can be baked, covered in microwave for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.3, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 91.4, Carbohydrate 0.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 30.3

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH BLUE-CHEESE SAUCE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, about 1 pound total weight
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 pound blue cheese
4 rectangles thinly sliced cooked ham, about 1/4 pound
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the breast halves on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the chicken pieces in one layer. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned on one side and partly cooked. Turn and continue cooking about 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove the pieces and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of butter in a saucepan and add the flour, stirring rapidly with a wire whisk. Add the broth and milk, stirring rapidly with the whisk. Add the cream and cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
  • Add the ham slices to the skillet in which the chicken pieces cooked, and cook briefly on both sides just to heat through. Transfer the slices to a heated serving dish, and cover each slice with a piece of chicken breast.
  • Add the onion to the skillet, and cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the wine, and stir to dissolve the brown particles that cling to the bottom and sides of the skillet. Stir in the cheese sauce.
  • Place a sieve over a small saucepan, and strain the sauce, stirring and pushing down with a plastic spatula to press through as much of it as possible. There should be about 11/3 cups of sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken pieces and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 460, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 804 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATOES AND CHEESE



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, about 1 pound total weight
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3/4 cup bottled thinly sliced sweet pepper slices without salt
1 cup chopped canned no-salt tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried crumbled oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1/4 pound grated no-salt cheese such as Gouda, about 1 1/2 cups

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Sprinkle chicken pieces with generous grinding of black pepper.
  • Heat oil in skillet and add chicken pieces. Cook about 2 minutes on one side until lightly browned. Turn and cook about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken pieces in 1 layer to baking dish.
  • Add garlic to skillet and cook briefly. Add sweet pepper slices, tomatoes, oregano and pepper flakes. Let simmer about 5 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 310, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 489 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN WITH CREAM CHEESE SAUCE



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The cream cheese adds richness and wonderful flavor to the sauce in this recipe. The almonds sprinkled over the finished dish are a nice touch.-Julie Quail, Orion, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 bone-in chicken breast halves (12 ounces each), skin removed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup chicken broth, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces cream cheese, cubed
Hot cooked rice
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Brush chicken with melted butter; sprinkle with dressing mix, salt and pepper. Pour 1/4 cup broth into a 5-qt. slow cooker; add chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove to a serving platter; keep warm. Reserve 3/4 cup cooking juices; set aside., In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in the soup, cooking juices, garlic and remaining broth; heat through. Add cream cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Serve with chicken and rice; sprinkle with almonds.

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Tips:

  • To achieve a flavorful and creamy cheese sauce, use a combination of sharp and mild cheddar cheese. The sharp cheddar adds a bold and tangy taste, while the mild cheddar provides a smooth and creamy texture.
  • For a crispy and golden-brown outer layer on the chicken breasts, make sure to dredge them in flour before searing them in hot oil. This will create a crispy crust that locks in the juices and enhances the flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when searing the chicken breasts. Give them enough space to cook evenly and avoid steaming. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • To ensure that the chicken breasts are cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The safe internal temperature for cooked chicken is 165°F (74°C).
  • If you prefer a thicker cheese sauce, add more cornstarch or all-purpose flour to the milk mixture. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  • To make the dish more colorful and flavorful, add a variety of chopped vegetables to the cheese sauce, such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms.
  • Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.

Conclusion:

This classic dish of chicken breasts smothered in a creamy cheese sauce is a culinary delight that combines the goodness of tender chicken with the richness of a flavorful cheese sauce. By following the tips and instructions provided in this article, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

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