Description
If you’re craving a hearty yet easy dinner idea, this Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is a must-try. It’s a quick dinner option that combines juicy baked chicken breasts with a luscious layer of cream cheese, topped with crispy bacon and golden cheddar. Perfect for low-carb lifestyles and packed with flavor, this creamy chicken dish is one of those easy recipes you’ll want to make again and again. Ideal for everything from busy weeknights to cozy weekend meals, it also fits nicely into healthy snack rotations or even creative breakfast ideas when paired with eggs!
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with a bit of garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley until smooth.
3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the seasoned chicken breasts in the baking dish.
4. Sprinkle shredded cheddar over each piece, followed by crumbled cooked bacon.
5. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C) and cheese is bubbly and golden.
6. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and juices to redistribute.
Notes
Bring cream cheese to room temperature before using for easier spreading.
For even cooking, slightly flatten thick chicken breasts with a mallet.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is perfectly cooked without drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: easy recipe, low carb chicken, quick dinner, baked chicken, cream cheese chicken