Description
Juicy baked chicken in a creamy garlic herb sauce made with cream cheese, onions, and Italian seasoning. Easy, comforting, and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 large chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Microwave cream cheese until soft and cut into pieces.
2. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a baking dish.
4. In the same skillet, sauté onions 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
5. Stir in broth, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and creamy.
6. Pour sauce over chicken in the baking dish. Bake for 20–25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
7. Season to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve with pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Notes
Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for juicier meat.
Add mushrooms, spinach, or peppers for more flavor and nutrition.
Adjust spice with more red pepper flakes or cayenne.
Serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg