Description
Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is a delightful and creamy dish that transforms everyday ingredients into a rich, savory meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The tender chicken breasts are coated in a luxurious garlic herb cream cheese sauce that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or even salad. This dish not only pleases the palate but is also versatile enough to adapt based on your pantry staples, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. Serve it up to impress family and friends with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- Optional: Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese in the microwave until very soft; set aside.
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in chicken broth, softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes; mix until smooth.
- Return chicken to skillet, warming through; adjust sauce thickness with additional broth if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg