Description
Cream Cheese Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish that elevates simple chicken breasts into a gourmet delight. Tender chicken is enveloped in a rich cream cheese sauce, infused with garlic and herbs, making every bite a flavor-packed experience. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this easy recipe pairs beautifully with rice or roasted vegetables, ensuring it’s a hit at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme or parsley (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and season chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, minced garlic, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the cream cheese mixture over it.
- Add chicken broth around the edges of the dish and sprinkle with herbs.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot, drizzling remaining sauce from the dish over each portion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg