Cheese and Pepper Chicken
A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring chicken breasts coated in a creamy, cheesy sauce with freshly ground black pepper, perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts Lean and tender, packed with protein.
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated Adds sharpness and a creamy texture.
- 2 tablespoons black pepper, freshly ground Enhances flavors beautifully; toast before adding.
- To taste salt Use cautiously as cheese and broth are also salty.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Use a good quality olive oil.
- 1 cup chicken broth Adds depth and moisture to the sauce.
- 1/2 cup heavy cream Provides a rich texture to the sauce.
Instructions
Cooking
- Season chicken breasts with salt.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add black pepper and toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in the grated Pecorino Romano cheese until melted and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Serve immediately with extra cheese and pepper, if desired.
Notes
For best results: Brown the chicken properly and use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Experiment with cheese for unique twists.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 38gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 700mgSugar: 1g
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