Description
A delightful twist on classic chicken, baked cream cheese chicken features succulent chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy, herbed filling.
Ingredients
Scale
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic powder, dried herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Create a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the cream cheese mixture.
- Sear the chicken in an oven-safe skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Sprinkle Parmesan on top and broil for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lower-calorie alternative, use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken, cream cheese, baked chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meal
