Easy Cream Cheese Chicken
Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is the ultimate comfort dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a rich, creamy garlic herb sauce created from simple pantry staples. This 30-minute meal is perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected gatherings. The creamy sauce, made from softened cream cheese, infuses the chicken with delightful flavors of garlic and herbs, making every bite irresistible. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside fresh vegetables to create a well-rounded dinner that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
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
Instructions
- Microwave cream cheese until soft and 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. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté onions in the same skillet for about 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 cooked chicken to the skillet to warm through; adjust sauce consistency with more broth if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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