Stuffed Chicken Breasts in Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce Recipe
Creamy, cheesy, minimum prep baked chicken dish.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices deli ham
- 1/2 tbs. taco seasoning or Tex-Mex Diablo Dust
- 1 tbs. soft butter
- Cheese Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped, whites and some green parts
- 2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbs. butter
- 3 tbs. flour
- 8 oz. pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup half and half
- salt and pepper to taste
- garnish: chopped cilantro, paprika
Directions
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- Slice breasts nearly in half, stuff with ham.
- Mix butter with taco seasoning, spread on top of breasts.
- Place them in a baking dish, cover, cook 30 minutes or until juices run clear.
- In a saucepan, add butter and oil, saute scallions and garlic, then stir in flour.
- Slowly add 1/2 and 1/2.
- When sauce has thickened, add cheese and stir until blended.
- Plate chicken, top with sauce, sprinkle on paprika, then cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 152g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 273 | |
| Calories from Fat 178 | 65% |
| Total Fat 20.15g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 9.08g | 36% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium 278mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 9.67g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.76g | 1% |
| Protein 13.68g | 22% |
