Cream Cheese Chicken: A Creamy, Flavor-Packed Dinner Recipe
Tender chicken breasts bathed in a garlicky, herby cream cheese sauce with a Parmesan finish. This 40-minute comfort dish balances richness and bold flavor, perfect for family dinners or impressing guests.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium baking dish
- Pat chicken breasts dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 2-3 minutes per side
- Whisk chicken broth into the skillet and add cream cheese until smooth. Stir in Parmesan and simmer 2-3 minutes
- Transfer chicken to the baking dish. Pour the sauce over the breasts
- Bake 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure safe chicken temperature
Optional: Serve with mashed potatoes or farrotto
Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days
Optional: Serve with mashed potatoes or farrotto
Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days