Creamy Swiss Cheese Chicken Bake
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 Servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Swiss Cheese Chicken Bake
Description
The Creamy Swiss Cheese Chicken Bake involves placing seasoned chicken breasts in a baking pan, topping them with Swiss cheese slices, then spreading a sauce mixture of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder over the top. An additional sprinkling of Parmesan cheese finishes the dish before baking at 375°F for 45 minutes.
During baking, the cheeses melt and the sauce becomes bubbly, coating the chicken with a creamy, flavorful layer. The chicken remains moist when using fresh (not frozen) breasts that are patted dry beforehand. The Parmesan adds a nutty, slightly sharp contrast to the mild Swiss cheese and creamy sauce base.
This casserole is typically served over steamed hot rice, which balances the richness and soaks up the cheesy sauce. It is a comforting and filling baked chicken option appropriate for a family meal.
For more sauce, the ingredients can be increased proportionally. Avoid using frozen chicken to minimize excess water and watery sauce after baking.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless, about 4-6 pieces
- 6-8 lices swiss cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise light
- ½ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese divided, freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- rice hot cooked, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and lightly spray a 9X13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season on each side with salt and pepper. Lay the chicken breast pieces in a single layer on the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Layer the Swiss cheese slices over the chicken. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Spread this mixture over the chicken and cheese. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 45 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is hot and bubbly. Serve over hot, steamed rice.
Notes
- Increase sauce ingredients for extra creamy topping if desired.
- Use fresh, thawed chicken breasts and pat dry to avoid watery sauce after baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 747mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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