Description
Cream Cheese Chicken is a delightful, creamy dish that transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a gourmet experience. Tender chicken is enveloped in a rich cream cheese sauce infused with garlic and herbs, creating a comforting meal that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner. This easy-to-make recipe pairs beautifully with rice or vegetables, ensuring your family and friends are always impressed while you spend minimal time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, minced garlic, soy sauce, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish and pour the cream cheese mixture over it evenly.
- Sprinkle dried thyme and parsley on top of the mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165?F (75?C). Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 100mg