Description
Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is a delightful and creamy dish that can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This recipe features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich garlic herb cream cheese sauce, creating a deliciously comforting meal that everyone will love. The best part? It uses everyday pantry ingredients, allowing you to whip up this flavorful dish without any hassle. Whether served over fluffy rice or alongside vibrant vegetables, Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese in the microwave until very soft. Cut it into smaller pieces and set aside.
- Slice the 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 the chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove from skillet.
- 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 until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet to warm through. Adjust sauce consistency with extra broth if needed and season to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg