Description
Discover the ultimate easy dinner with Alice Springs Chicken, a baked chicken breast topped with melted cheese and a savory smoked beef honey-mustard glaze. This recipe serves four, cooks in under 45 minutes, and delivers juicy chicken, gooey cheese, and a smoky bite that’s perfect for weeknight meals or casual gatherings. Ideal for families, it combines simple pantry staples with bold flavor, making it a repeat-worthy favorite on any dinner table. Serve with side salad for extra zest.!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup smoked beef, chopped
- 1/4 cup honey mustard
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in an oven‑safe skillet over medium‑high heat.
- Sear chicken 5 minutes per side until golden.
- Mix honey mustard with smoked beef.
- Spread glaze over chicken.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake 20‑25 minutes until cheese bubbles and chicken reaches 165°F.
- Rest 5 minutes, garnish with herbs, and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add crushed red pepper flakes to the glaze. Use a meat thermometer to ensure safe doneness. Leftovers reheat well in a covered dish at 300°F for 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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