Chicken with cheese in creamy sauce

4 servings

60 minutes

Chicken with cheese in creamy sauce is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of chicken fillet, the richness of cream, and the aroma of pesto. The history of such recipes is rooted in Mediterranean culinary traditions where creamy sauces add a special softness to meat. Baking in the oven helps retain the juiciness of the ingredients, while mozzarella cheese gives the dish a stretchy texture and rich flavor. Slices of zucchini and tomatoes create a bright accent, complementing the richness of flavors with fresh notes. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive table, impressing guests with its aromatic creamy tenderness.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 784.9
• Proteins: 69.8g
• Fats: 50.9g
• Carbohydrates: 18.3g

Ingredients

• Zucchini: 1 pc
• Tomatoes: 4 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Chicken fillet: 4 pc
• Pesto: 2 tbsp
• Cream: 4 glass
• Mozzarella cheese: 300 g
• Garlic: 2 clove

Cooking steps

1. Slice the zucchini and tomatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 1 piece
   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces

2. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.

3. Grease the baking dish with oil. Line the bottom of the dish with vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with thin layers of cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Mozzarella cheese: 300 g

4. Sauté the chicken fillet in a small amount of oil. Place the fillet in a dish. Cover the chicken with the remaining cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 4 pieces

5. Mix the cream and pesto. Sprinkle with finely chopped garlic. Pour the mixture of cream and pesto into the dish. Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream: 4 glasss
   • Pesto: 2 tablespoons
   • Garlic: 2 cloves