Description
This creamy garlic chicken recipe is a simple yet indulgent dish, featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with a cheesy, garlicky cream cheese mixture and finished with a melted cheddar topping.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (½ teaspoon if preferred less seasoned)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, Italian blend cheese, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Stir until well combined.
- Prepare a 9×13 baking dish by spraying it with non-stick spray.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Evenly spread the garlic cream cheese mixture on top of each chicken breast using a spatula.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of each piece of chicken.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheddar cheese has melted.
- Serve and enjoy your creamy, cheesy chicken!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use full-fat cream cheese.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and Italian seasoning based on your taste preferences.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through to avoid undercooking, especially if using thicker breasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
