Easy Baked Creamy Cheese Chicken
This Easy Baked Creamy Cheese Chicken recipe offers a delicious and comforting meal, featuring tender chicken breasts topped with a creamy cheese mixture and baked beneath crispy crescent rolls.
Ingredients
Chicken Preparation
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
Creamy Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Should be at room temperature for easier mixing.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing Or any preferred dressing.
Crescent Rolls
- 1 can crescent rolls Separating dough into triangles for coverage.
Garnish (Optional)
- to taste chopped chives or parsley Used for garnishing before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Creamy Mixture
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing. Mix until well blended and creamy.
Assembly
- Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- Open the can of crescent rolls and separate the dough into triangles. Lay the triangles over the chicken and cream cheese mixture.
Baking
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the crescent rolls are golden brown.
Serving
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. If desired, sprinkle with chopped chives or parsley.
- Cut into portions and enjoy.
Notes
To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze before baking. Thaw overnight before baking.