CHEESE-TOPPED LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS

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Looking for a new way to fix chicken? This easy recipe is a must-try! If you don't want to shred the Colby cheese, you could substitute packaged shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese instead. Renee Mitchell - McChord AFB, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3/4 cup shredded Colby cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter on both sides over medium heat. Stir in lemon juice and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until meat juices run clear., Remove from the heat. Sprinkle each chicken breast with cheese. Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 851mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Hangu Jan
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This recipe is also great for meal prep. You can cook the chicken ahead of time and then reheat it when you're ready to eat.


Maruf Shaikh
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I like to serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.


Bisma Reshi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken breasts.


Muskan Rani
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I love the combination of lemon and cheese in this recipe. It's a perfect balance of tangy and cheesy.


Emmanuel Kamais
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken breasts. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Arghab Fiaz
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I've tried this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the lemon-cheese topping is always a crowd-pleaser.


Kimbowa Ashiraf
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This recipe was a waste of time. The chicken was bland and the lemon-cheese topping was too sour.


Willem Millard
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Amie Spicer
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the lemon-cheese topping was the perfect combination of tangy and cheesy.


Desmond Abiomon
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the lemon-cheese topping is always flavorful.


Laxmi 123
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the lemon-cheese topping is always a crowd-pleaser.


Charlie Kuriwchak
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and raved about the lemon-cheese topping.


Rummy Tryese
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon-cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Aqib Bacha
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The lemon and cheese flavors complemented each other well, and the chicken was cooked evenly throughout.


Ahmed Hu
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon-cheese topping was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.