Cream Cheese Chicken
Cream Cheese Chicken is an indulgent yet easy dish that combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a rich and creamy cream cheese sauce, perfectly seasoned with fresh garlic and a hint of soy sauce. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or when hosting friends, delivering big flavor without the fuss. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside vibrant steamed vegetables for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic with cream cheese until smooth.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture in the baking dish; place seasoned chicken on top and spread the remaining mixture over the chicken.
- Drizzle soy sauce over everything.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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