Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is a creamy, comforting, and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner. Chicken breasts are stuffed with a rich cream cheese filling, seasoned to perfection, and baked to golden, juicy perfection. This dish combines savory chicken with the creamy goodness of cream cheese, making it a satisfying and flavorful meal. Whether paired with a side of veggies or served over rice, this dish will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with a little olive oil or use cooking spray.
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Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until smooth and fully incorporated.
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Stuff the Chicken:
- Carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Be sure not to cut all the way through—just create a deep pocket for the cream cheese filling.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cream cheese mixture, pressing the filling inside the pocket. If necessary, secure the opening with toothpicks to prevent the filling from spilling out during baking.
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Bake the Chicken:
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Serve:
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- If you prefer, you can add some cooked spinach, mushrooms, or herbs to the cream cheese filling for extra flavor.
- You can also top the chicken with additional shredded cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking for an extra cheesy crust.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice to make this dish a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (based on 4 servings)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg