Description
Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is a delightful dish that you can whip up in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual dinners with family and friends. This recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection and enveloped in a creamy garlic herb sauce that is sure to impress. Using simple pantry staples, this meal combines rich flavors with minimal effort, ensuring a satisfying dining experience without the hassle of extensive cleanup. Serve it over rice, pasta, or alongside fresh vegetables to create a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Soften 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 for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked (165°F). Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken broth, softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix until smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and warm through. If needed, add more chicken broth for desired sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg