Description
Juicy chicken breasts baked under a blanket of melted mozzarella cheese and creamy garlic sauce, delivering a comforting and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, heavy cream, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Place the seared chicken breasts in a baking dish. Spread the creamy mixture evenly over each breast.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, pasta, or rice for a complete meal.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sear and Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg