Description
Cream Cheese Chicken Bake is a creamy, comforting dish made with tender chicken breasts and a rich sauce of cream cheese, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
3. Sear the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, whisk together the chicken broth and softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and adjust the seasoning to your taste. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Assemble the Dish: Place the seared chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and pour the creamy sauce over the top.
6. Bake to Perfection: Pop the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
7. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley over the top of the baked Cream Cheese Chicken Bake, then serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
The Cream Cheese Chicken Bake can be customized with different cheeses or vegetables. It pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg