Baked Cream Cheese Chicken
This creamy baked chicken dish features tender, seared chicken breasts smothered in a garlic cream cheese sauce, with an optional cheesy topping. Perfect for a comforting dinner served with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese optional, for topping
- fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth and cook for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly. Add softened cream cheese and stir until smooth. Add fresh chives and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the seared chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and pour the cream cheese mixture over them. Optionally, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). If using cheese, broil for the last 2-3 minutes to brown the topping.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dash of lemon juice to the cream cheese sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal
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