Description
Cream Cheese Chicken delivers comfort straight from your kitchen, blending tender protein with a silky, rich sauce that wraps your taste buds in pure satisfaction. Weeknight dinner dreams come true with this simple, creamy classic that everyone at your table will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
Dairy:
- 8 ounces (226 g) cream cheese (full-fat)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to precisely 375°F (190°C) and coat a 9×13-inch ceramic baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ensuring complete coverage.
- Pat 4 chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 pounds) completely dry using paper towels, then season each side with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Whisk 8 ounces (226 grams) full-fat cream cheese with 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth until the mixture becomes uniformly smooth and creamy.
- Fold 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning into the cream cheese mixture, stirring until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Pour the entire cream cheese sauce directly over the chicken, making certain each breast is completely coated.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil, creating a sealed environment for the first 25 minutes of cooking.
- Remove the foil after 25 minutes and return the dish to the oven for an additional 15 minutes until the chicken turns golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving, which helps retain its moisture and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- Opt for room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smoother, lump-free sauce that coats the chicken evenly.
- Check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer, aiming for an internal temperature of 165°F for safe and juicy results.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with low-fat or Neufchâtel cheese without sacrificing flavor.
- Enhance the dish by adding fresh herbs like chopped parsley or chives just before serving for a bright, fresh finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg