Description
This baked cream cheese chicken is a comfort food classic, combining tender chicken breasts with a rich cream cheese and cheddar topping for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese together in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and spread the cheese mixture evenly over each breast.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Customize the recipe by adding herbs and spices to the cheese mixture. Avoid using cold cream cheese for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Baked Chicken, Cream Cheese Chicken, Comfort Food