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Creamy Baked Chicken with Garlic Cream Cheese Sauce
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Creamy Baked Chicken with Garlic Cream Cheese Sauce

Prep Time6 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time41 minutes

Ingredients

  • Chicken breasts – Boneless skinless, and ready to shine.
  • Cream cheese – Full-fat please. This sauce needs commitment.
  • Garlic freshly minced – Don’t even think about skipping it.
  • Heavy cream or milk – Heavy cream = richer sauce IMO worth it.
  • Butter or olive oil – Flavor starter pack.
  • Italian seasoning – One spice blend zero effort.
  • Paprika – Adds warmth and color.
  • Salt & black pepper – Season like you mean it.
  • Parmesan cheese optional – Extra savory goodness if you’re feeling it.
  • Fresh parsley – For garnish and fake professionalism.

Instructions

  • Preheat and prep.
  • Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish and place the chicken breasts inside. Pat them dry—this helps flavor stick, FYI.
  • Season the chicken.
  • Sprinkle both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Don’t be stingy—this is the flavor foundation.
  • Make the sauce.
  • In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds. Add cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
  • Cream it up.
  • Pour in the cream (or milk) and stir until silky. If using Parmesan, add it now and let it melt into the sauce like a dream.
  • Pour and bake.
  • Pour the garlic cream cheese sauce over the chicken. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
  • Rest and serve.
  • Let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and try not to lick the pa