Here’s an easy, juicy Cheesy Baked Chicken recipe—comfort food at its best 🧀🍗
Cheesy Baked Chicken
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional Toppings
- Sliced mushrooms
- Spinach
- Cooked bacon bits
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken
- Pat chicken dry.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Drizzle with olive oil and rub evenly.
- Bake
- Place chicken in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
- Add cheese
- Remove from oven.
- Top chicken with shredded cheese and Parmesan.
- Finish baking
- Return to oven and bake 10–15 more minutes, until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temp) and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional broil
- Broil for 2–3 minutes for golden, bubbly cheese.
- Serve
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Flavor Variations
- Garlic Alfredo Chicken – Add ½ cup Alfredo sauce before cheese
- Cheesy Ranch Chicken – Sprinkle ranch seasoning before baking
- Cheesy Tomato Basil – Add marinara sauce + mozzarella
- Jalapeño Popper Chicken – Cream cheese, cheddar & jalapeños
If you want, I can give you a one-pan version, air fryer method, or low-carb keto style 😋
