Description
Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is a delightful and creamy dish that can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or when you’re entertaining guests. This recipe features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich garlic herb sauce made from softened cream cheese, creating a flavor-packed meal that everyone will love. Serve it over fluffy rice, pasta, or alongside your favorite vegetables for a complete dining experience. With its simple ingredients and quick preparation, this dish is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 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 and cut into smaller pieces.
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise; 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 on each side until golden brown (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium; sauté onions until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken broth, softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet; warm through. Adjust sauce with more broth if needed and season as desired. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg