Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Tempting Baked Cream Cheese Chicken, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy filling of rich cream cheese and fresh spinach. The gooey cheese topping creates a mouthwatering crust, while the aromatic spices elevate each bite. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish is guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Create pockets in each chicken breast by slicing horizontally without cutting through.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, chopped spinach, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the cream cheese mixture.
- Place stuffed breasts in the baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg