cheesy chicken

Easton, PA
Updated on Aug 24, 2010

Everyone loves this recipe! It is very fattening. But you can change the half and half to 1% milk and use a low fat cheddar for the top. If you change the half n half just make sure you add additional flour so it thickens.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons all purpose flour divided
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 - boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/4 cups half and half
  • 6 ounces fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 1/2 cups mild shredded cheddar cheese

How To Make cheesy chicken

  • Step 1
    In a shallow dish or bowl combine 4 tablespoons flour, paprika, 1 tsp salt and pepper.
  • Step 2
    Dredge chicken breasts in flour mixture until well coated.
  • Step 3
    In a large skillet brown the chicken in 1/4 cup of butter.
  • Step 4
    Add water and let simmer covered for 30-35 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Meanwhile preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 6
    When chicken breasts are done simmering, remove from skillet (saving the drippings) and place in a 9x13in baking dish.
  • Step 7
    In the same skillet you cooked the chicken breasts in, with the drippings, Combine remaining 2 Tbs. flour, 1/2 tsp. salt and half and half.
  • Step 8
    Over medium heat mix together until thick and bubbling.
  • Step 9
    Add mushrooms and lemon juice and stir together.
  • Step 10
    Pour sauce over chicken and bake uncovered in your preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Step 11
    About 8 minutes before it's done, sprinkle mild cheddar over the top. When it's melted you are done!

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