Description
Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is a quick and creamy dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious cream cheese topping. This recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With customizable herbs and spices, you can easily adjust the flavor to suit your taste. Serve this delightful chicken over rice, pasta, or alongside a crisp salad for a comforting meal that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, minced garlic, dried herbs, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg