Description
This Easy Cream Cheese Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce made with cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. With simple seasonings and a quick bake, it’s a comforting, flavorful main dish perfect for a hassle-free dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Cream Cheese Sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the chicken.
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove moisture. Season both sides evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts in the hot oil and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until they develop a light golden crust. Remove the pan from heat.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chicken broth, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Apply Sauce: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast in the skillet.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sauce is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- Serve this dish over rice, mashed potatoes, or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- For extra flavor and texture, consider stirring cooked spinach or sun-dried tomatoes into the cream cheese sauce before spreading it on the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
