Go Back
–+ servings
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken

Indulgent Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Your New Favorite Dinner

Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is a delicious and easy dinner option that blends creamy goodness with tender chicken.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
For the Topping
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, minced garlic, and Italian herbs until smooth.
  4. Spread half of the creamy mixture over each chicken breast.
  5. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the chicken and drizzle with soy sauce and honey.
  6. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and chicken reaches 165°F.
  7. Let the chicken cool slightly before serving with desired sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 34gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for busy weeknights and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for meal prep.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!