Baked Cream Cheese Chicken
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy topping. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe promises to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. With its simple preparation and customizable flavors, it’s the ultimate comfort food that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and half of the Parmesan until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast in a baking dish.
- Top with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - Enhance flavor by adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the cream cheese mixture. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat as needed.