Cream Cheese Chicken Recipe – Easy, Creamy & Delicious! Recipe
This Cream Cheese Chicken recipe is a simple yet indulgent dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich and creamy sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Creamy Sauce:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, whisk together chicken broth and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning as needed. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble and bake: Place the seared chicken in the prepared baking dish and pour the creamy sauce over it. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Creamy Chicken, Easy Dinner
