Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is a comforting dish that features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a rich cream cheese filling, seasoned to perfection. This easy recipe creates a delightful aroma and a creamy texture that makes every bite feel like a warm hug. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish combines simplicity with impressive flavor, ensuring your meal is both satisfying and memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- 2. Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- 3. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and half the shredded cheddar until smooth.
- 4. Carefully cut pockets into each chicken breast and stuff them with the cream cheese mixture; secure with toothpicks if needed.
- 5. Whisk together soy sauce and honey in a small bowl; pour over stuffed chicken in the baking dish.
- 6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (165°F/75°C), topping with remaining cheddar in the last few minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg