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Baked Chicken With Cream Cheese Vegetable Topping Recipe

Delight your taste buds with this irresistible Baked Chicken recipe! Tender chicken breasts are topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese mixture bursting with fresh bell peppers, onions, carrots, and zucchini. A simple, elegant dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Get the recipe now!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 517.6 kcal
Protein 119g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Chicken With Cream Cheese Vegetable Topping

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs total)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium bell pepper (any color), chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper (any color), chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper (any color), chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 medium carrot, chopped
  • 1/2 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

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How to Make Baked Chicken With Cream Cheese Vegetable Topping

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a medium frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add 1 medium bell pepper (any color), chopped, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 medium carrot, chopped; and 1/2 medium zucchini, chopped. Cook for 2 more minutes. Drain any excess liquid.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked vegetables with 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; and 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped.
  6. Season 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) with the remaining salt and pepper.
  7. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and spread the vegetable cream cheese mixture evenly over the top.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is lightly golden brown. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

38 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

68g

Carbs

2g

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