Description
This Easy Cream Cheese Chicken recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy, cheesy topping. Perfect for a hassle-free weeknight meal or a special dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cream Cheese Topping:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season Chicken: Combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Sear Chicken: Sear the seasoned chicken in a skillet until golden brown.
- Prepare Topping: Mix cream cheese, chicken broth, and Parmesan until smooth. Spread over chicken.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and topping is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon bits on top before baking.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
