Creamy Baked Chicken with Ham and Cheese (Easy Oven Recipe)
Some nights you just want something warm, easy, and guaranteed to turn out well. This creamy baked chicken with ham and cheese is exactly that. It’s one of those recipes I come back to when I don’t feel like overthinking dinner but still want something that tastes really good. Plus it's really great it you have some pizza night ingredients hanging out in the fridge in need of using up!
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Ingredients
- 6 chicken breast fillets approximately
- 200 g ham Cooked, prosciutto cotto
- 300 g cheese shredded
- 300 ml cream Cooking cream or heavy cream if you want it to be extra indulgent
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Rosemary or thyme
- Lard or olive oil for searing
Instructions
- Heat a bit of oil or butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until lightly golden (you’re not cooking it through, just giving it color).Place the seared chicken into a baking dish. Season with pepper and rosemary or thyme, and add salt only if needed (I usually use it if I’m using cooked ham, but don’t if I’m using prosciutto or saltier cheeses).Add a layer of cooked ham over the chicken, then top with shredded cheese.
- Pour the cream over everything.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C (425°F) for about 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden. I usually bake it covered for about 15-20 minutes, and then I uncover the dish for the final 5-10 minutes.
- Let it sit for a few minutes, then serve while it’s still warm.
Notes
- Searing first really helps keep the chicken juicy and prevents too much liquid from collecting in the dish.
- Go easy on the salt or skip it altogether, especially if using regular prosciutto.
- Use heavy cream or cooking cream, not sour cream. It keeps the sauce smooth and prevents curdling.
- Since the chicken is already seared, don’t overbake or it can turn dry.
- Choose a baking dish that barley the chicken pieces so the cream doesn’t evaporate too quickly.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 867mg | Potassium: 600mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1274IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 395mg | Iron: 1mg
