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Cream Cheese Chicken Bake

Delicious Cream Cheese Chicken Bake

Cream Cheese Chicken Bake is a quick and creamy dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights, ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 357

Ingredients
  

  • 2 250g Chicken Breasts brought close to room temp
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper plus more to serve
  • 1/8 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Shallots very finely diced
  • 180 ml Chicken Stock (use low-salt if sensitive to salt)
  • 165 g full-fat Cream Cheese brought close to room temp
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • Fresh Chives finely diced, to serve

Equipment

  • large pan
  • Small Pot or Bowl

Method
 

  1. Horizontally slice each chicken breast right through the centre to create 4 even-sized breasts. Combine the seasoning mix in a small pot or bowl, then evenly sprinkle over both sides of each breast.
  2. Place a large pan over medium-high heat and stir in the butter and oil. Add the chicken and fry for a few minutes on each side, or until lightly charred on the outside and piping hot/white through the centre. Remove and place on a plate to one side then lower the heat to medium.
  3. Add the shallots and fry in the leftover fat until soft and golden. Pour in the stock, then stir in the cream cheese until it blends into a sauce. Whisk to smooth out all the small lumps. Stir in the Dijon, then stir in the resting juices from the chicken.
  4. If the sauce is too thick, gently simmer for a couple of minutes and stir in a splash more stock or water to thin it out.
  5. Add the chicken back in and baste in the sauce, then sprinkle with chives and a pinch of black pepper. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 3.77gProtein: 31.07gFat: 23.81gSodium: 694mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2.26g

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine during cooking. Always ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother sauce.

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