Chicken Breast with Cheese Sauce
Prep Time
10 Min
Cook Time
40 Min
Serves
6
Succulent chicken breast topped with a smooth, creamy cheese sauce for the ultimate comforting meal.
Ingredients:
- 6 Supreme chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive or coconut oil
- 2 red onions, chopped
- 6 mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tsp origanum
- 1 tsp paprika
- Basil for garnish
Cheese sauce: (or store-bought sauce if time is an issue)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup grated gouda cheese
- 1 tsp black pepper
Cooking Instructions
- Boil chicken in water in a pan for 20 minutes until fully cooked, then set aside.
- Heat oil in the same pan and sauté onions, mushrooms, herbs and spices until fragrant.
- Add cooked chicken and sauté until everything is well-browned
- To make the sauce, melt butter in a pan over medium heat (around 3, then add flour and stir until well mixed.
- Reduce the heat to low (around 2 and gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly. As the mixture thickens, continue adding milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Gradually add grated cheese, stirring until melted. Season with black pepper to taste.
- Assemble the chicken and vegetables to a casserole dish, pour over the cheese sauce.
Garnish with fresh basil for added flavour.