Description
Cream Cheese Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into a comforting meal. Enveloped in a rich cream cheese sauce with hints of garlic and Italian herbs, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. In just a short time, you can create a visually stunning and delicious dish that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg