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3 Cheese Baked Chicken

A creamy, cheesy baked chicken topped with three cheeses and fresh herbs for a simple weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken breast thin
  • 6 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese divided
  • 1/4 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic pressed
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • green onions for garnish, chopped
  • parsley for garnish, chopped

Equipment

  • Oven-safe baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup cheddar, 1/4 cup Monterey Jack, the mayonnaise, and the pressed garlic until evenly combined.
  3. Place the thin chicken breasts in an oven-safe baking dish and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  4. Spread the cheese mixture over the top of each chicken breast in an even layer.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack evenly over the cheese-topped chicken.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is bubbly.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and/or green onions, then serve hot.

Notes

  • Use thin-sliced chicken for even cooking.
  • Check doneness with a meat thermometer.
  • Divide cheeses as indicated for layering.
  • Press garlic finely for best distribution.