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Cream Cheese Chicken Bake

Healthy Fact of the Day

Chicken breast is an excellent source of lean protein, providing all essential amino acids with minimal saturated fat. Using reduced-fat cream cheese can lighten the dish while maintaining its creamy texture.

This Cream Cheese Chicken Bake transforms simple chicken breasts into a restaurant-quality dinner that’s incredibly easy to make. The chicken is seasoned with aromatic spices, then topped with a rich mixture of cream cheese and cheddar that melts into a golden, bubbly coating. It’s comfort food at its finest—tender, juicy chicken with a creamy cheese topping that makes every bite absolutely irresistible.

If you love this creamy, cheesy combination, you’ll also enjoy our Creamy Asiago Chicken with its similar rich cheese sauce and tender chicken appeal. For another baked chicken dish that brings bold flavors to your table, try our Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce. It delivers that same elegant, creamy comfort with a sophisticated twist that complements this cheese-forward creation perfectly.

Cream Cheese Chicken Bake

Cream Cheese Chicken Bake

Recipe by Daily Disher

Cream Cheese Chicken Bake features seasoned chicken breasts topped with a rich cream cheese and cheddar mixture that bakes into a golden, melted masterpiece.

Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
5.0 from 1 vote
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts

    • 8 oz cream cheese

    • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

    • 1 tbsp olive oil

    • 1 tsp garlic powder

    • 1 tsp onion powder

    • 1 tsp salt

    • 0.5 tsp black pepper

    Directions

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
    • Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, ensuring even coverage on both sides.
    • Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the greased baking dish in a single layer, ensuring they are not overlapping.
    • In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese and half of the shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
    • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is covered completely.
    • Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top of the cream cheese layer for an extra cheesy topping.
    • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent drying and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
    • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
    • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute evenly.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

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    5.0 from 1 vote

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