Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy, flavorful topping. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. The luscious cream cheese mixture, infused with garlic and Italian herbs, creates a comforting meal that pairs beautifully with your favorite sides. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, this dish will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in a greased baking dish, spacing them evenly.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with garlic powder and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture generously over each chicken breast.
- Top each breast with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving, then garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (175g)
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg