Creamy Baked Chicken (Print)
Juicy chicken tucked under a melted cheese crust, packed with Italian herbs and silky cream cheese.
# Ingredients:
→ Main stuff
01 -
100 g shredded mozzarella
02 -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
03 -
40 g fresh parmesan, grated
04 -
150 g cream cheese, room temperature
→ Spices
05 -
1 tsp dried Italian herbs
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A bit of salt, to taste
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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Freshly cracked black pepper, as needed
→ Oil
10 -
2 tbsp olive oil
→ Garnish if you want
11 -
Fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps:
01 -
Pop the chicken out of the oven and let it chill for a bit. Toss some chopped parsley on top if you feel like it.
02 -
Slide the skillet into the hot oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes till the chicken's fully cooked and the cheesy top is nice and golden.
03 -
Pull the skillet off the heat. Spoon the cheese blend over the chicken so every piece is covered.
04 -
Add olive oil to a big oven-safe pan on medium-high. Brown the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side till golden.
05 -
Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Generously sprinkle both sides with pepper and salt.
06 -
In a medium bowl, toss together mozzarella, parmesan, cream cheese, Italian herbs, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir it well and set aside.
07 -
Crank your oven up to 190°C, both top and bottom heat.
# Notes:
01 -
Using a pan that goes in the oven means fewer dishes and saves a bunch of time.