Baked Cream Cheese Topped Chicken

Prep

Cook

Servings

4

Level

Easy

Ingredients

  • ½ package (4 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano*
  • 3 Tablespoons ¼-inch chopped red bell pepper
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1½ pound)
  • 2 Tablespoons Panko style unseasoned breadcrumbs
  • oregano or parsley sprigs for garnish (optional)

Directions

  • 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F.

  • 2

    Combine softened cream cheese, garlic salt, oregano, and red bell peppers. Set aside.

  • 3

    Wash chicken pieces, pat dry. and place on a foil line baking sheet.

  • 4

    Top each chicken piece with 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture. Spread just to coat the top surface.

  • 5

    Sprinkle each piece with ½ Tablespoon of breadcrumbs.

  • 6

    Bake until chicken is thoroughly cooked (center temperature of 165°F), about 20 minutes.

  • 7

    Garnish with oregano or parsley sprigs.

Notes

  • !

    If only dried whole oregano is available, use ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon

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