Description
Cream Cheese Chicken is a creamy, savory dish that will soon be your go-to comfort food. With a rich cream cheese sauce and perfectly seared chicken, it’s a meal that’s quick to prepare but tastes like you’ve spent hours in the kitchen. Serve it over pasta, rice, or roasted veggies for a complete, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Lower the heat to medium and add the chicken broth to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in the softened cream cheese and Parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth and creamy.
- Simmer the Chicken: Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce. Cover and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley (optional) and serve hot. Pair with pasta, rice, or your favorite veggies for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the seasoning to your liking by adding extra garlic or herbs.
- For a thicker sauce, reduce the chicken broth or simmer longer.
- This dish can be served with a side of mashed potatoes or over a bed of pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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