Cranberry Cream Cheese Chicken Bake
This Cranberry Cream Cheese Chicken Bake is a cozy and easy chicken dinner made with tender chicken breasts, creamy seasoned cream cheese, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, and plenty of melted cheese. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas but is easy enough to make for a weeknight family dinner.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. If the chicken breasts are very thick, slice them in half lengthwise or gently pound them so they cook more evenly. Arrange the chicken in the baking dish.
- Make the cream cheese layer. In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Spread the mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Add the cranberry sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon the cranberry mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Add the cheese and bake. Sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the top. Bake uncovered for about 35–40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Rest and serve. Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if you like.
Servings: 6
Calories: 550kcal