Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is a mouthwatering dish featuring juicy chicken breasts enveloped in a rich and creamy filling. Enhanced with aromatic garlic and Italian herbs, this comforting recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With its visually appealing presentation and delightful taste, it’s sure to have everyone asking for seconds. Serve alongside steamed vegetables or fluffy rice for an unforgettable meal that brings warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic, soy sauce, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Top each breast with the remaining cream cheese mixture and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, drizzled with pan sauce and your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg