Description
Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is a creamy, comforting one-pan dinner made with juicy chicken breasts simmered in a rich garlic-herb cream cheese sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s ready in just 30 minutes and pairs well with pasta, rice, or potatoes.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and 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 cream cheese until very soft, cut into cubes, and set aside.
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thin cutlets. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add onions and cook 5–7 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Return chicken to skillet and heat through. Add more broth if sauce is too thick.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Swap half the broth for dry white wine for added flavor.
- Use boneless chicken thighs for a juicier variation.
- Add smoked paprika for a smoky twist.
- Stir in spinach or mushrooms for added texture and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
