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Easy Cheesy Chicken Bake

Easy Cheesy Baked Chicken is a perfect weeknight dinner recipe. Juicy chicken breasts seasoned with garlic and ranch, smothered in three kinds of cheese, and baked to perfection -- a ridiculously delicious comfort food meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 597kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 sliced green onions, divided
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a ziptop bag or between two layers of plastic wrap. Pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even thickness.
    Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish.
    Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, and ranch mix together until completely combined. Stir in 2 sliced green onions and mozzarella cheese.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
    Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Cover the dish with foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature on an instant-read thermometer is 165.
    Sprinkle the top with one sliced green onion.

Notes

Use freshly grated cheese if possible. It has better flavor, melts better, and is more economical than pre-shredded cheese.
Let the cream cheese come to room temperature so it combines well with the rest of the creamy cheese mixture.
Covering the cheesy chicken bake for the last 10 minutes keeps the cheese topping soft and melty.
Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken and your oven. Check for doneness early to avoid dry overcooked chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 954mg | Potassium: 567mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1282IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 343mg | Iron: 1mg