Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with the most mouthwatering one-pan wonder that'll have your family begging for seconds! 🧀🍗 The Deluxe Cheesy Chicken Skillet is not just a meal - it's a flavor explosion that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a blanket of melted cheddar that will make your taste buds dance with joy. In just 35 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-quality dish that's so easy, even novice cooks can look like culinary superstars!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts, diced
- Cheddar cheese, shredded
- Bell peppers, chopped
- Onion, chopped
- Garlic powder
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by dicing chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes, finely chopping bell peppers and onions, and measuring out shredded cheddar cheese.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and becomes fragrant.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet, seasoning generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to ensure even coating and cooking.
- Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pieces are golden brown and cooked through with no pink remaining in the center.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet, sautéing with the chicken for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables become slightly tender and start to caramelize.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Cover the skillet and let cheese melt completely, approximately 2-3 minutes, creating a rich and creamy coating.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cheese to set slightly.
- Serve hot directly from the skillet, ensuring each portion has a generous amount of melted cheese and mixed ingredients.
Tips
- • For the most flavorful chicken, dice it into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and maximum seasoning absorption. • Use high-quality sharp cheddar cheese for a more intense flavor profile. • Make sure your skillet is hot before adding chicken to achieve that perfect golden-brown exterior. • Don't overcrowd the pan - this helps the chicken brown instead of steam. • Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes after cooking to retain its juiciness. • For extra crispiness, you can briefly broil the skillet in the oven after adding cheese for a gorgeous golden top. • Customize by adding your favorite herbs like fresh thyme or parsley for an extra layer of flavor. • Pair with a light side salad or crusty bread to complete this delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 110mg
