Description
This Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful main course perfect for a low-carb or keto-friendly dinner. Featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts topped with a smooth blend of cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan, seasoned lightly with garlic and onion powders, then baked to golden perfection. A simple yet indulgent dish that pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Garnish
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the greased baking dish, spacing them evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Apply Cheese Topping: Spread the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, covering them completely.
- Bake: Bake the chicken breasts uncovered in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C) and the cheese topping is golden and bubbly.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain juiciness. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs exceptionally well with roasted vegetables or steamed rice for a complete meal.
- For extra flavor and texture, consider mixing in cooked chopped spinach or crumbled bacon into the cream cheese mixture.
- You can substitute mozzarella with other melting cheeses like Monterey Jack if desired.
- Ensure not to overbake to keep the chicken moist and tender.
