Chicken With Cheese Sauce (Printable)
Tender baked chicken served with a silky cheddar-parmesan sauce for an easy, comforting weeknight meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Cheese Sauce
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken breasts for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
03 - Transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken and keep warm, tented with foil.
04 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute until smooth.
05 - Slowly add the milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture is thickened and smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Lower the heat. Stir in cheddar cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is silky. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
07 - Arrange the cooked chicken breasts on plates. Generously spoon the cheese sauce over each piece. Serve immediately.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- The cheese sauce is so luscious you’ll want to sneak a spoonful before pouring it over the chicken.
- It’s fast enough for busy nights, but feels special enough for guests—win-win in my book.
02 -
- Once, I rushed and added cheese while the sauce was boiling—the result was a gritty mess instead of smooth decadence.
- Letting the chicken rest before topping it with sauce keeps every bite juicy, not dry—this tiny wait makes a big difference.
03 -
- Whisk the sauce constantly and never raise the heat too high once cheese is added.
- A dash of mustard or a pinch of nutmeg takes the cheese sauce from good to great.