Description
Cream Cheese Chicken Bake is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy, savory sauce, fresh spinach, and melted cheddar cheese. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, all while being incredibly easy to prepare. With its rich flavors and delightful aroma, it’s sure to become a family favorite that leaves everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the spinach until wilted (about 2-3 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with garlic powder and dried herbs until smooth.
- Layer seasoned chicken in the baking dish, spread the cream cheese mixture on top, add sautéed spinach, and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is bubbly on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg