Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is a delectable dish that transforms simple chicken breasts into a creamy, cheesy delight. This recipe features juicy chicken smothered in a rich mixture of cream cheese, garlic, and Italian herbs, then baked to golden perfection. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavors right from your kitchen, making it a sure-fire hit at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and half of the Parmesan until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast in the baking dish and sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 130mg