Three Cheese Chicken Bake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and decadent Three Cheese Chicken Bake! Featuring tender, seared chicken breasts smothered in a luscious sauce of cream cheese, Parmesan, and heavy cream, this dish is elevated by the addition of fresh spinach and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. Topped with bubbly, golden mozzarella, it’s baked to perfection in just 30 minutes, making it an irresistible choice for dinner. Perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic, this savory masterpiece pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or a crisp green salad. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe combines ease, flavor, and elegance in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear them for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden but not fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Stir in the chopped spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts. Set the sauce aside.
Transfer the seared chicken breasts to the prepared baking dish, arranging them in a single layer.
Pour the creamy spinach and sun-dried tomato sauce over the chicken breasts, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the chicken and sauce.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
For a golden, bubbly top, broil the chicken bake for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking, if desired.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, pasta, or a simple green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 209.6 g | 269% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.4 g | 527% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1083 mg | 361% | |
| Sodium | 5446 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 283.1 g | 566% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1739 mg | 134% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 3667 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
