Chicken With Cheese Sauce (Printable)
Tender chicken breasts in a silky cheddar-Parmesan sauce, ready in 40 minutes for a comforting weeknight meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Cheese Sauce
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Season chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper.
02 - Warm olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Sear seasoned chicken breasts for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
03 - Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake chicken for 12 to 15 minutes until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Set chicken aside on a plate and cover to keep warm.
04 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute to form a smooth roux.
05 - Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheddar cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Dijon mustard. Continue whisking until cheese is fully melted and sauce becomes silky. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
07 - Pour cheese sauce over the warm chicken breasts and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The rich cheese sauce is irresistibly velvety—exactly the thing to lift any basic chicken dinner.
- Minimal effort for maximum comfort—it’s ready before you know it, so you can actually relax after cooking.
02 -
- Once I tried skipping the flour and ended up with sauce that slid right off the chicken—don’t make my mistake.
- Adding the milk too fast can cause lumps, so patience here really pays off.
03 -
- Stick to low heat after adding cheese so the sauce stays smooth and never gritty.
- Don’t forget to taste as you go—the right amount of seasoning at each step is a total game-changer.