Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
693 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake
Description
Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake features chicken breasts topped with slices of Swiss cheese and a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. The bake is cooked at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for an hour until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature and the topping is set and browned.
The final dish offers a rich, creamy texture from the sour cream and mayo combination, complemented by the nutty flavors of Swiss and Parmesan cheeses. The garlic powder adds a subtle savory note to the creamy topping.
This baked chicken is versatile enough to serve either on its own for a low-carb meal or atop cooked rice, which helps soak up the creamy coating and juices. It works well for dinner and can be paired with steamed vegetables or a simple salad.
To reduce calories, lighter versions of the dairy products can be used without significantly changing the flavor, making it adaptable to different dietary needs.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 4 lices swiss cheese or mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese divided, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups rice for serving, optional, cooked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees 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 chicken reaches 164 degrees F. Serve chicken on it's own or over rice if desired.
Notes
- Light dairy alternatives can be used to reduce calories while maintaining good flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 693 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 693kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 63g | 126% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 213mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 1094mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 930mg | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 660IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 472mg | 47% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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