This creamy oven baked chicken is probably my favorite recipe to make ever because it’s that good, and you need to try it. It’s made with very minimal ingredients, but I can’t even tell you how good it is. It’s perfect for lazy dinner nights and come together in just 30 minutes
PROCESS:
- First, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate jug, mix a chicken stock cube with boiling water and stir in soft cheese until smooth. Pour this mixture over the seasoned chicken in a baking dish. Bake the chicken for about 20-25 minutes until it’s fully cooked.
- While it’s baking, cook your spaghetti until al dente, then serve the chicken over the pasta with the sauce poured on top. Enjoy!
Here’s what you are going to need to make it:
Chicken Breasts: The main protein source, providing flavor to the dish.
Spaghetti: The base of the meal, serving as a side that pairs well with the chicken and sauce.
Chicken Stock Cubes: Used to create a flavorful broth.
Soft Cheese: Adds creaminess to the sauce.
Paprika: Gives a mild, smoky flavor.
Garlic Salt and Onion Powder: Provide savory depth and enhance the flavor profile of the chicken.
Mixed Italian Herbs and Rosemary: Add aromatic flavors.
Salt and Pepper: Basic seasonings.
Water: Used to dissolve the stock cubes and create the sauce for the chicken.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 180-gram dry weight spaghetti
- 2 chicken stock cubes
- 70g soft cheese
- 2tsp of paprika
- 1 garlic salt
- 1 onion powder
- 1 mixed Italian herb
- 1 tsp rosemary
- Sprinkle of salt and pepper
- 200ml water
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Start by turning on your oven and setting it to 375°F (190°C) so it can get hot while you prepare everything else.
Step 2: Season the Chicken
- Take your chicken breasts and sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper all over them. Make sure to rub the seasonings in so that they coat the chicken evenly. If you want, you can drizzle a little olive oil into a baking dish. This will help keep the chicken from sticking to the dish while it cooks.
Step 3: Prepare the Sauce
- In a jug or a bowl, dissolve a chicken stock cube in 200ml of boiling water. Stir it well until the stock is completely dissolved. Then, add in the soft cheese and mix everything together until it’s smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Combine Everything
- Once your sauce is ready, pour it over the seasoned chicken in the baking dish, making sure the chicken is covered with the sauce.
Step 5: Bake the Chicken
- Place the baking dish in the oven and let the chicken cook for about 20-25 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
Step 6: Cook the Spaghetti
- While the chicken is baking, bring a pot of water to a boil on the stove. Add your spaghetti and cook it according to the package instructions until it’s al dente (cooked but still slightly firm). Once it’s done, drain the spaghetti and set it aside.
Step 7: Serve
- When the chicken is cooked, take it out of the oven. Cut the chicken into pieces if you like and place it on top of the spaghetti. Spoon the delicious sauce from the baking dish over the chicken and spaghetti.
- Serve everything hot on plates and enjoy your tasty chicken and spaghetti dish!
Tips and Notes:
- If you can, let the chicken sit with the seasonings for a few hours or overnight. This makes it taste even better!
- Make sure your chicken is cooked all the way through. It should reach 165°F (75°C) inside, or you can cut it to check that it’s not pink.
- You can use any pasta you like! Spaghetti, penne, or even whole wheat pasta are great choices.
- If you want, toss in some veggies like spinach, cherry tomatoes, or broccoli with the chicken before baking for some extra nutrition.
- If you like a thicker sauce, let it simmer on the stove for a bit. For a thinner sauce, just add a splash more chicken stock or water.
- Keep any leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge. You can reheat them in the microwave or on the stove.
- This dish tastes great with a side salad or some garlic bread.
- Before serving, sprinkle some fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese on top for an extra tasty touch!