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Cream Cheese Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low Carb

Description

Cream Cheese Chicken is a rich and creamy comfort dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a smooth, flavorful cream cheese sauce infused with garlic and seasonings. This easy-to-make skillet recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner and pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or vegetables for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce

  • 3 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat Oil: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
  2. Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, black pepper, paprika, and onion powder to enhance flavor.
  3. Cook Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, until they develop a golden crust and are cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, releasing its aroma.
  5. Deglaze Skillet: Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet, incorporating flavor into the sauce.
  6. Add Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to the skillet and stir continuously until it melts smoothly into the broth, forming a creamy sauce.
  7. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top to coat the chicken evenly.
  8. Simmer: Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 3–4 minutes on low heat to warm through and meld flavors.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish for a fresh finish, then serve immediately with your choice of rice, pasta, or vegetables.

Notes

  • For added flavor and nutrition, add sliced mushrooms or fresh spinach to the sauce during cooking.
  • This dish pairs beautifully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice to soak up the creamy sauce.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/cream-cheese-chicken-recipe/