Cream Cheese Chicken Bake: A Cozy Comfort Food Delight

This Cream Cheese Chicken Bake is an easy weeknight meal that elevates chicken breasts into a creamy, comforting dish perfect for busy nights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Choose for quick cooking

For the Sauce

8 ounces Cream cheese Full-fat for a rich texture
1 cup Chicken broth Low-sodium recommended
1 teaspoon Garlic powder For savory flavor
1 teaspoon Onion powder For aromatic depth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Or substitute with oregano
½ cup Parmesan cheese Grated, can substitute with Grana Padano

For Cooking

1 tablespoon Olive oil For searing the chicken
to taste Salt and pepper Essential for seasoning

For Garnish

¼ cup Fresh parsley Chopped, optional for garnish

Equipment

baking dish
Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken on both sides for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
In the same skillet, whisk together chicken broth and cream cheese until smooth, then stir in Parmesan.
Place chicken in the baking dish and pour the creamy sauce over it, then bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Tips include ensuring cream cheese is at room temperature for best results, and tasting the sauce for seasoning before baking.

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