Spicy Cheesy Chicken Recipe
Overview
This Spicy Cheesy Chicken recipe is a delightful creation born from ingredients found around the kitchen. It offers a zesty flavor profile that enhances the tender chicken breasts, making it a perfect choice for poultry lovers seeking a dish with a kick. With its easy preparation and long, slow cooking time, it’s ideal for busy days when you can set it and forget it until dinner time.
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 7 minutes
- Recipe Category: Chicken
- Keywords: Poultry, Meat
- Calories: 430.4 per serving
- Fat Content: 25.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 10.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 116.9mg
- Sodium Content: 747.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 10.6g
- Fiber Content: 0.6g
- Sugar Content: 2.4g
- Protein Content: 38.8g
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 3-6 | Chicken breasts |
| 1 | Basil |
| 1 | Water |
| 1 | Lemon juice |
| 1 1/2 | Garlic clove |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Cheese (cup) |
Instructions
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Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. If using frozen chicken, poke holes on all sides with a fork.
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Add Ingredients: Add basil, water, lemon juice, garlic clove, onion to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
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Cheese Layer: Sprinkle the cup of cheese evenly over the top of the ingredients in the slow cooker.
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Cook: Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
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Serve: Once cooked, serve hot and enjoy your Spicy Cheesy Chicken!
This recipe provides a hearty and flavorful dish that’s not only easy to prepare but also satisfyingly delicious. The slow cooking process ensures that the chicken absorbs all the flavors from the herbs, spices, and cheese, resulting in a tender and juicy meal. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings where you want to impress with minimal effort!
