Description
Cream Cheese Chicken is a deliciously creamy dish that transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a comforting meal. Enveloped in a rich cream cheese sauce infused with garlic and fresh spinach, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner. With its easy preparation and mouthwatering flavors, Cream Cheese Chicken will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in cream cheese and chicken broth until smooth.
- Add chopped spinach and Italian seasoning, stirring until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the cream cheese mixture over it. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sear the chicken in the skillet before baking. Substitute spinach with kale or add sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor. Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.