Description
Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is a quick and creamy delight that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic herb sauce made from cream cheese and pantry staples. Whether served over rice, pasta, or alongside your favorite vegetables, this versatile meal promises to impress both family and guests alike.
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
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Microwave the cream cheese until soft. Cut into smaller pieces and set aside.
- Slice 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 about 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165F). Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté onions for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken broth, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, warming it through while stirring gently. Adjust thickness with extra broth if necessary. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg