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Baked cream cheese chicken in a creamy sauce with herbs and spices.

Baked Cream Cheese Chicken

This delicious and easy Baked Cream Cheese Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a creamy, seasoned cream cheese mixture, then baked to golden perfection. It's a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
Topping (Optional)
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula/Spoon
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
Assemble
  1. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast.
Bake
  1. Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through to 165°F (74°C).
  2. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken during the last 5 minutes of baking, until melted.
Serve
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cream cheese mixture for a subtle kick.