Description
A comforting and creamy chicken dish that brings family together, featuring tender chicken breasts blanketed in a rich cream cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tbsp fresh chives (chopped)
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, cook minced garlic until fragrant, then stir in chicken broth; reduce for 1-2 minutes. Mix in softened cream cheese and chives; season to taste.
- Place seared chicken in the baking dish, pour creamy sauce over top, and sprinkle with cheddar cheese if desired. Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with side dishes.
Notes
Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before use for easier blending. For a richer sauce, a splash of heavy cream can be added.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg