Description
Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is a quick and satisfying dish that transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, flavorful delight. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe features tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic herb sauce made from cream cheese. In just 30 minutes, you can create a meal that the whole family will love. Serve it over rice, pasta, or on a fresh salad for a versatile dining experience. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or planning for the week ahead, this easy cream cheese chicken is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese in the microwave; set aside.
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Sauté chopped onions in the same skillet until softened, then add minced garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in chicken broth, softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet; warm through and adjust sauce thickness with additional broth if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 140mg