Baked Cream Cheese Chicken
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is a creamy, savory delight that combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious cream cheese filling. This dish is not only comforting but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it ideal for both family dinners and entertaining guests. With every bite, you’ll experience the richness of cream cheese and the freshness of spinach, topped with melted cheese for a golden finish. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this unforgettable meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic powder, and chopped spinach until smooth. Spread this mixture over each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the top of each filled chicken breast.
- In another bowl, whisk together chicken broth, oregano, and thyme. Pour around the edges of the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; then remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 110mg