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Baked cream cheese chicken breasts in baking dish with creamy golden sauce, melted cheese, parsley, weeknight dinner recipe

Creamy Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Recipe

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Aliana Recipes
This baked cream cheese chicken is creamy, cheesy, and incredibly easy to make. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich cream cheese sauce with melted mozzarella on top - pure comfort in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings:4 people
Course:Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine:American, Comfort Food
Calories:420kcal
Cost:$12.00
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts About 6-7 oz each
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened to room temperature
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced finely
  • ½ cup heavy cream Can use half and half
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese For topping
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese Freshly grated best
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning Or herbs de Provence
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For greasing dish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Chopped for garnish
  • 1 cup fresh spinach Optional, for extra nutrition
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes Optional, chopped

Equipment

  • 1 9×13 inch baking dish To bake the chicken and sauce
  • 1 Mixing bowl To mix cream cheese sauce
  • 1 Whisk or fork To blend cream cheese smoothly
  • 1 Meat thermometer To check internal temperature
  • 1 Oven To bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. This ensures the flavors penetrate the meat.
  2. Mix softened cream cheese, minced garlic, heavy cream, and half the parmesan in a bowl until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
  3. Place seasoned chicken breasts in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Space them evenly so they cook uniformly.
  4. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the chicken, making sure each piece is well coated. The sauce should pool around the chicken.
  5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and remaining parmesan cheese generously over the top. This creates that golden bubbly crust everyone loves.
  6. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and cheese is golden and bubbly on top.
  7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps the juices redistribute and makes it even more tender and flavorful.

Nutrition

Serving: 280gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 38gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

The secret to perfect baked cream cheese chicken is using softened cream cheese so it mixes smoothly into the sauce. Don't overbake or the chicken will dry out - pull it at 165°F internal temp. This dish is best served fresh and hot over rice or pasta.