Baked Cream Cheese Chicken

Baked Cream Cheese Chicken

Creamy, dreamy baked cream cheese chicken with silky garlic cream cheese sauce. This recipe is pure weeknight magic, soothing, no-fuss, and the kind of meal that makes you sigh with that very first bite.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 portions

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 425

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
8 oz cream cheese softened
1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese optional, for topping
fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

9x13 inch baking dish
large skillet
meat thermometer

Method

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth and cook for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly.
Add softened cream cheese and stir until smooth. Add fresh chives and season with salt and pepper.
Place the seared chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and pour the cream cheese mixture over them. Optionally, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). If using cheese, broil for the last 2-3 minutes to brown the topping.
Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

For thicker chicken breasts, add 5 extra minutes to baking time. If cream cheese wasn't softened, microwave for 15-20 seconds. The sauce may thicken when refrigerated, simply add a splash of chicken broth or milk when reheating. This recipe is gluten-free when using gluten-free chicken broth. You can substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream for part of the cream cheese if desired.