Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is a delectable dish that elevates tender chicken breasts with a rich and creamy topping, creating a flavor explosion that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe combines the irresistible taste of cream cheese with savory herbs and melted cheese, making it an instant favorite at family dinners or gatherings. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this dish guarantees your loved ones will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Spread softened cream cheese evenly over each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, and dried Italian herbs on top of the cream cheese.
- Add shredded cheese generously over the seasoned chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is bubbling.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: - For a lighter option, consider substituting Greek yogurt for the cream cheese. - Add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.