Description
Experience a culinary delight with this Easy Cream Cheese Chicken recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, flavorful meal in just 30 minutes. The star of the show is a luscious garlic herb sauce made from softened cream cheese that keeps the chicken moist and tender. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this versatile dish is ideal for family dinners or impressing guests. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or spices for a personal touch. Serve it alongside rice, pasta, or fresh greens for a complete meal that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
Instructions
- Microwave the cream cheese until very soft; set aside.
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Transfer chicken to a plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until softened (5-7 minutes) before adding minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken broth, softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, ensuring it's coated in sauce; adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg