Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is a comforting dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a creamy, flavorful topping. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, offering rich flavors and an inviting aroma that fills your kitchen. With its crunchy Parmesan and panko topping, this dish will have your family begging for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your baking dish.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic powder, thyme, and oregano until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- In another bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs, then sprinkle over the chicken.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 362
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 556mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 104mg