Cheesy Baked Mustard Chicken

Cheesy Baked Mustard Chicken
 
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This Cheesy Baked Chicken Has A Surprise Ingredient That Makes It Absolutely Outstanding!
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Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients
  • 6 chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1½ tbsp mustard, whole grain
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tbsp butter, unsalted
  • 1½ cups cheddar cheese, sharp grated
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • ¾ cup whole milk
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  2. Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper and place in a large baking dish.
  3. Cover with aluminum foil, place in oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  4. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour. Cook roux for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, or until smooth, paste-like, and golden in color.
  5. Remove pan from heat and gradually whisk in whole milk until smooth. Return to heat and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low and let sauce simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until thickened.
  7. Stir in cheeses, mustard and garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Remove chicken from oven and evenly pour sauce over the top.
  9. Return to oven and bake for another 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked all the way through, but still tender.
  10. Remove from oven, serve hot and enjoy!