Chicken With Homemade Herb Cheese Recipe

Name: Chicken With Homemade Herb Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 0.5 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened; 1 tablespoon half-and-half or 1 tablespoon light cream; ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 dash dried oregano, crushed; 1 dash dried thyme, crushed; 1 dash dried marjoram, crushed; 1 dash dried dill; 1 dash dried basil, crushed; 1 dash fresh ground black pepper; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; fresh ground black pepper; salt

Servings: persons

0.5 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 tablespoon half-and-half or 1 tablespoon light cream
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash dried oregano, crushed
1 dash dried thyme, crushed
1 dash dried marjoram, crushed
1 dash dried dill
1 dash dried basil, crushed
1 dash fresh ground black pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
fresh ground black pepper
salt

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a medium bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, softened butter or margarine, half and half or light cream, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, marjoram, dillweed, basil and dash of pepper.
3
Stir until the mixture is well blended and smooth; set aside.
4
Rinse the chicken breast halves under cold running water; pat dry with paper towels.
5
Place each breast half, boned side up, between 2 pieces of heavy duty clear plastic wrap.
6
Working from the center out to the edges, lightly pound the chicken breasts with the flat side of a meat mallet until the chicken is 1/4 inch thick.
7
Remove the plastic wrap.
8
Place 1 heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each flattened chicken breast half.
9
Wrap the chicken breast around the cream cheese filling; secure with wooden toothpicks.
10
Place the filled chicken breasts, seam side down, in a 2 quart square baking dish.
11
Season the chicken with the freshly ground pepper and salt to taste.
12
Bake in the 350 degree oven about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and no longer pink.
13
Spoon any melted cream cheese in the baking dish over the chicken.
14
Serve hot.

376

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 0.5 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened, 1 tablespoon half-and-half or 1 tablespoon light cream, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Homemade Herb Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken With Homemade Herb Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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