Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is a creamy, savory dish that elevates simple chicken breasts into a comforting meal. With a rich layer of cream cheese and a gooey melted cheese topping, this recipe offers an effortless cooking experience that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Impress your family and friends with this delightful dish that combines delicious flavors with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts in the dish and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese with garlic powder and dried herbs until smooth. Spread over chicken.
- Top each breast with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 145mg