Description
Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is a quick and satisfying meal that will have your taste buds dancing in just 30 minutes. This delightful recipe merges tender chicken with a creamy garlic herb sauce made from simple pantry staples, including cream cheese and chicken broth. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also impressively delicious. With its rich flavors and comforting texture, Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is bound to become a family favorite. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside fresh veggies to make a well-rounded meal everyone will love.
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
- Soften the cream cheese by microwaving it until very soft; set aside.
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium-high heat, then cook chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat to medium and add chopped onions to the skillet; sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth, softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet; stir until smooth.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet; warm through and adjust sauce consistency if needed with extra broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg