Description
Indulge in the richness of this Million Dollar Creamy Chicken Bake that features tender chicken breasts smothered in a decadent, cheesy cream sauce. A simple yet luxurious dish that will elevate your weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, pepper, and paprika for seasoning
Creamy Mixture:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Other:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika, then place them in the dish.
- Prepare Creamy Mixture: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, onion powder, and seasoning until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble: Spread the creamy mixture evenly over the chicken in the baking dish.
- Add Broth: Pour chicken broth around the edges of the dish to keep it moist while baking.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Optional Browning: Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes for extra browning.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning to your preference.
- Feel free to add cooked bacon or spinach for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
