Chicken with Pepper Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ¼-inch thickness
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions

1. Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
3. Add chicken and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
4. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
5. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet.
6. Add garlic, oregano, basil and smoked paprika, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
8. Reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in pepper jack cheese until melted and smooth.
9. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over chicken.
10. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• Pepper jack cheese is a type of Monterey Jack cheese that is flavored with spicy chili peppers.
• Smoked paprika gives this sauce a unique smokiness without having to use a smoker.
• This dish can be served with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.