Description
Tender chicken breasts are baked in one pan with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, and garlic to create a juicy, family friendly meal that is quick to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Freshly chopped green onions (optional)
- Freshly chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, and garlic. Stir until well mixed.
- Season each side of the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then lay flat in a large baking dish.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to 165°F internal temperature.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Soften the cream cheese before mixing for a smooth texture.
- Always check the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Freshly grated cheddar melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 607
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 788mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 244mg