Everything Cream Cheese Chicken Recipe
Everything Cream Cheese Chicken features juicy, boneless chicken breasts stuffed with a delicious blend of garlic and herb cream cheese, Parmesan, and sharp cheddar. Coated in crispy bagel crumb breadcrumbs seasoned with classic everything bagel spice and baked to golden perfection, this dish packs bold flavor with a crunchy crust and creamy cheese filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Filling
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 oz each)
- 6 tablespoons spreadable garlic and herb cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Breading
- 1 plain bagel or 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons everything seasoning, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Make Bagel Crumbs: Break the plain bagel into small pieces. Place them in a blender or food processor and pulse briefly to create coarse crumbs. Be careful not to over-process into fine crumbs to maintain texture.
- Season Breadcrumbs: In a mixing bowl, combine the bagel crumbs with 2 tablespoons of everything seasoning and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix thoroughly to coat the crumbs evenly and add flavor.
- Prepare Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, blend together the garlic and herb cream cheese, garlic powder, shredded Parmesan, and shredded sharp cheddar until well combined.
- Stuff Chicken Breasts: Slice each chicken breast lengthwise, creating a pocket without cutting all the way through. Spoon the cheese mixture evenly into each pocket. Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare for Breading: In a shallow bowl, whisk the beaten egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Place the flour in another shallow dish.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each stuffed chicken breast first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip into the egg wash, then roll thoroughly in the seasoned bagel crumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Coat with Everything Seasoning: Arrange the breaded chicken breasts on the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of everything seasoning evenly over the top of each breast for extra flavor.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden and crispy.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps retain juices and enhances flavor.
Notes
- For best results, use a food thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked to 165°F internal temperature.
- If you prefer a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour and bagel with gluten-free alternatives.
- You can swap plain bagel crumbs with panko breadcrumbs if bagels are unavailable.
- The everything seasoning can be found in most grocery stores or easily made at home by combining sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, and coarse salt.
- Resting the chicken after baking helps keep it moist and juicy.
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