Description
Cream cheese chicken brings pure comfort right to your dinner table with two incredibly tasty versions that solve your weeknight meal dilemma. These creamy, tender chicken recipes deliver simple satisfaction that makes everyone at the table happy and full.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
Liquids and Oils:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F (190°C), preparing for a comforting chicken dish.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into a skillet, heating it over medium flame.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper generously across both chicken breasts, coating them evenly.
- Sear the seasoned chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, developing a golden-brown exterior.
- Combine 8 oz cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar, and 1 packet ranch seasoning in a mixing bowl.
- Spread the creamy cheese mixture completely over the browned chicken breasts.
- Gently pour 1 cup chicken broth around the chicken in the skillet, creating a moisture-rich environment.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Verify the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, letting the juices redistribute before serving.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the most tender and juicy result.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer to ensure safe cooking.
- If your cream cheese is cold, let it sit at room temperature for easier mixing and spreading.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with reduced-fat or Greek yogurt cream cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-34 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 484 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg