Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy filling that melts in your mouth. As it bakes, the flavors meld beautifully, creating a delightful dish perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a satisfying feast that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse and pat dry each chicken breast. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Carefully slice pockets into each chicken breast and stuff them with the cheese mixture.
- Place stuffed breasts in a greased baking dish and pour chicken broth around them. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg