Cream Cheese Chicken Bake: A Simple & Delicious Recipe
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies (undrained)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Spices: chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper (optional), salt, and pepper
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Season cubed chicken with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and brown the chicken for about 8–10 minutes.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic for one minute until fragrant.
- Combine the cream of mushroom soup and diced green chilies; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Lower the heat and mix in sour cream until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Stir in cooked chicken and half of each cheese type until combined.
- Fold in chopped cilantro for freshness.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish; top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Let rest for five minutes before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 200g
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg