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Baked Cream Cheese Chicken (The Easiest, Creamiest Recipe!)

This Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner! Juicy chicken breasts are topped with a savory garlic and herb cream cheese mixture and baked to golden, bubbly perfection. A low-carb, keto-friendly recipe ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Dish (9x13 inch)
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Meat Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
  2. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and season both sides with paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, chopped chives, and parsley. Mix until smooth and well-combined.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). The topping should be golden and bubbly.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalProtein: 40gFat: 25gFiber: 1g

Notes

Tip 1: For best results, use full-fat, block-style cream cheese. It melts better and creates a richer sauce.
Tip 2: Don't have fresh herbs? You can substitute with 1 teaspoon of dried parsley and 1.5 teaspoons of dried chives.
Tip 3: A meat thermometer is the best way to ensure your chicken is perfectly cooked and not dry.
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