Description
This Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is a creamy, cheesy dish with a rich topping of cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Flavored with garlic and Italian seasoning, it’s simple to prepare and perfect with any side!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season with additional salt and pepper.
- Add the Topping:
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Bake:
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and the cheese topping is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve hot with your favorite side dish—steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes work perfectly!
Notes
- For a smoother topping, let the cream cheese soften at room temperature before mixing.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking to lock in the juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion