Cream Cheese Chicken
This Cream Cheese Chicken recipe is the definition of easy comfort food. It’s ready in about half an hour, uses simple pantry staples, and delivers rich, restaurant-level flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for weeknights, date nights, or when you just need something cozy and satisfying.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.75 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- fresh chopped parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Microwave the cream cheese until very soft, then cube and set aside.
- Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create 4 cutlets. Season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high. Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Transfer to a plate and cover.
- Reduce heat to medium. Sauté chopped onion until softened and lightly browned, about 5–7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth. Add cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over each piece and warm through. Adjust consistency with more broth if needed. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Let cream cheese soften fully for a smooth sauce. Cut chicken evenly, and don’t rush browning — it builds flavor. Use low heat to prevent the sauce from separating. Store in fridge 3–4 days; reheating gently with a splash of broth keeps it creamy.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.2mg
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