Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake

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4.95 from 459 votes

Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake

Indulge in cheesy comfort with creamy swiss chicken bake, an easy weeknight dish smothered in decadent creamy goodness.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1

Total Time1 5

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 slices swiss cheese, or mozzarella cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
4 cups cooked rice, for serving, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Pat chicken dry and place in prepared pan.
Place a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each chicken breast.
In a bowl mix mayonnaise, sour cream, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spread mixture over chicken and sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup Parmesan.
Bake for 1 hour, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Serve chicken on its own or over rice.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.

To cut back on calories, use light/low-fat dairy products.
Bake uncovered. If the creamy sauce and cheese on top begin to brown too much before the chicken is cooked, tent a piece of tin foil over the top for the remainder of the time.
To help the chicken cook evenly, use a kitchen mallet to pound the thicker parts of the breast so it is an even thickness throughout.
Avoid rubbery chicken by not overcooking. This can be exacerbated by uneven cooking or using lower-quality chicken that may be affected by conditions like "woody breast."

Prep ahead. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap, and again with aluminum foil. Store in the fridge for 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw in the fridge overnight. Let the dish sit on the counter for 30 minutes before baking uncovered.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheat. Use the oven to reheat several pieces; preheat it to 350°F (175°C), cover the dish with foil to trap moisture, and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the center is hot. For individual servings, reheat in the microwave.

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