Cozy Cheesy Garlic Chicken: A Delightfully Easy Dinner Recipe
A warm and comforting recipe for cheesy garlic chicken that’s easy to prepare and perfect for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and spread the cream cheese mixture on top.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice.
- Adjust the cheese to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg