Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 large chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces cream cheese, very soft
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to season the chicken
- ¼ teaspoon pepper, plus more to season chicken
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a baking dish and season generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh basil.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the cream mixture and fold gently to combine.
- Spoon the mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well covered.
- Bake the chicken for 30-40 minutes until no longer pink inside, depending on thickness.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the top and broil for 4-5 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with extra basil before serving.
Notes
The cream cheese can be softened quickly by microwaving in 30-second intervals.
Adjust seasonings to your preference for a more flavorful dish.
Serve with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Entrees
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg