Yummy Cheesy Chicken
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Yummy Cheesy Chicken—a crowd-pleasing recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Featuring tender, seared chicken breasts topped with a luscious blend of cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan, this dish delivers irresistible cheesiness in every bite. Seasoned with a medley of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, the chicken is baked to perfection until bubbly and golden. With an optional broiler step for that extra-crispy topping, this oven-baked masterpiece is as easy as it is delicious. Ready in under an hour, this cheesy chicken pairs beautifully with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish. Try this simple yet decadent recipe and transform your dinner table into a comfort-food haven today! Keywords: cheesy chicken recipe, oven-baked chicken, creamy chicken dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.333 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Place the chicken breasts on a clean cutting board. Pat them dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, shredded cheddar, and grated parmesan cheese. Mix well until creamy and evenly combined.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown (they do not need to be fully cooked).
Transfer the seared chicken breasts to the prepared baking dish. Spread an even layer of the cheesy mixture over the top of each chicken breast.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Optional: Turn the broiler on for 2-3 minutes at the end to achieve a golden, crispy cheesy topping.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
781 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.1 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.6 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 268 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 1288 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 74.8 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 567 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 545 mg | 12% | |
*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.
