Baked Cream Cheese Chicken
This comforting dish features juicy chicken topped with a creamy cheese blend, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil For greasing the baking dish.
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Optional for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Pour the chicken broth around the chicken, avoiding pouring directly on the cheese mixture.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent the topping from browning too quickly.
Cooking
- Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is bubbly and golden.
- Allow the dish to rest for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating chopped spinach or sun-dried tomatoes into the cheese mixture. If you want some heat, add crushed red pepper flakes.