Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into a comforting meal. This easy recipe combines rich cream cheese with shredded cheese and aromatic spices, resulting in a golden-brown topping that promises to impress. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Pour chicken broth around the chicken in the dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 119mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in spinach or sun-dried tomatoes with the cheese filling. You can swap cream cheese for ricotta or goat cheese for a different taste. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.