Description
This creamy, cheesy chicken bake combines tender chicken breasts with a rich cream cheese sauce and melty cheese topping for a simple weeknight dinner. Inspired by Pollo Loco flavors, it delivers comforting, family-friendly results with minimal prep.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Pat chicken breasts dry and rub with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Optionally sear chicken in a hot skillet for 2 minutes per side for extra color.
4. Place seasoned chicken in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
5. In a bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and minced garlic until smooth.
6. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken.
7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the cream cheese layer.
8. Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
9. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbling and edges are golden.
10. Let rest for 5 minutes and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: mexican american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 120
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