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Savory Baked Chicken with Cheese

A delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken topped with melted cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

easy

Ingredients

4 pieceschicken breast
1 cupcheese
to tastesalt
to tasteblack pepper
1 tablespoonolive oil
1 teaspoongarlic powder
1 teaspoonsmoked paprika

Nutrition

Calories

250

63 per serving

Protein

30g

60% DV

Fat

15g

21% DV

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

1

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.

2

Step 2: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

3

Step 3: Place the seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.

4

Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and golden brown.

5

Step 5: Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.