Description
Cream Cheese Chicken Bake is a comforting and creamy dish that transforms ordinary chicken into an extraordinary meal. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a luscious cream cheese sauce, enriched with fresh spinach and aromatic garlic, create a symphony of flavors that will delight your family and friends. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special occasions, promising smiles and satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted (about 3-4 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and pour the creamy mixture over them to coat evenly.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs for a crispy finish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (around 170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg