Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is a delicious and creamy dish that is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a greased baking dish. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Mix Cream Cheese: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Mix until well blended.
- Spread Mixture: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top for a pop of color and added flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked before serving.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg