Description
Cream Cheese Chicken Bake combines tender chicken with a creamy, flavorful sauce, topped with crunchy panko breadcrumbs. This cozy dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, bringing warmth and satisfaction to every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite herbs or veggies, it transforms any meal into a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (mix of basil, oregano, thyme)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, placing them in the prepared dish without overlapping.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, garlic powder, and dried Italian herbs until smooth. Fold in fresh spinach.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, then top with panko breadcrumbs.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg