Description
This creamy baked chicken is made with just five simple ingredients and delivers rich, cheesy comfort in every bite. Tender chicken thighs are coated in a smooth cream cheese mixture, topped with melted mozzarella, and baked until golden and bubbling. Perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 600 grams
- 200 grams cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, about 150 grams
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C, which is 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Lightly grease a medium baking dish and arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken pieces.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C, which is 165°F, and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For smoother melting, shred your own mozzarella cheese.
- Do not overcrowd the baking dish to ensure even cooking.
- Let the dish rest after baking so the sauce thickens slightly.
- You can substitute chicken tenders, but reduce cooking time slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: baked cheesy chicken, creamy chicken bake, easy chicken dinner, five ingredient chicken, oven baked chicken