Description
Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is a comforting dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a rich, creamy sauce made from cream cheese, garlic, and Italian herbs. This simple recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering warmth and delicious flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it over rice, pasta, or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat an oven-safe baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, blend cream cheese with minced garlic and Italian herbs. Stir in chicken broth until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg