CHEESY CHICKEN

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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.

Provided by Beth Streeter

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 Tbsp all purpose flour divided
1 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp salt divided
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 c butter (1/2 stick)
2 Tbsp water
1 1/4 c half and half
6 oz fresh mushrooms sliced
1 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
1 1/2 c mild shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

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