Baked Cream Cheese Chicken
A comforting and easy-to-prepare dish featuring tender chicken topped with a creamy, cheesy mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Combine cream cheese, garlic, parmesan, herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and cover them with the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Notes
For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese. Feel free to experiment with different herbs and cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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