Description
Creamy Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is a delicious and easy recipe that features juicy chicken breasts topped with a rich cream cheese mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on both sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well blended.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the greased baking dish. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs with olive oil. Mix until the breadcrumbs are well coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Slice the chicken and serve warm, ensuring each piece has a generous amount of the creamy topping.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg