Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken baked in a rich, velvety cream cheese sauce until golden brown. This creamy baked cream cheese chicken is a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and milk until smooth. This forms your creamy baked cream cheese base.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken in the baking dish, ensuring it’s well coated for that signature creamy baked cream cheese flavor.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cream cheese topping is bubbly and lightly golden.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy this delicious creamy baked cream cheese chicken.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cream cheese mixture.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts. Adjust baking time accordingly.
- Serve this creamy baked cream cheese chicken with your favorite sides like rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg