Cream Cheese Chicken Bake

side view, closeup of a piece of cheesy garlic chicken on a plate with a side salad.

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This Cream Cheese Chicken Bake is a mouthwatering, easy, and indulgent dinner the whole family will devour. Tender slices of chicken are smothered in a rich, velvety, garlicky cream cheese sauce, then finished with melty mozzarella and parmesan. Just 10 minutes of prep!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings: Servings

Calories: 666kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken breasts cut or pounded thin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup sour cream
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese divided into 2 half cups
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375˚F.
Season the chicken breast and lay flat in a baking dish.
Combine the the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, and half of the parmesan and mix together. Spread the mixture evenly over over the top of the chicken breasts.
Top with remaining parmesan and mozzarella cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes* or until cooked through, 165˚F internal temp.
Optional: add the cheese in the last 10 minutes of baking time for more gooey cheese.
*Time will vary based on the thickness of the chicken.
Once done, garnish if desired and serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

Optional garnish:

Fresh chopped parsley
Chopped green onions

Optional prep:

Chicken can be cut in half or into small pieces before cooking to stretch the protein, and make serving easier.

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