Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Cream Cheese Chicken Recipe, where tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a luscious cream cheese sauce. This quick and easy dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With customizable flavors and minimal prep time, it pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables, ensuring a delightful meal that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, minced garlic, chicken broth, dried herbs, and paprika until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the foil and broil for an additional 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot, drizzling any remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg