Description

Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is a rich and comforting 30-minute dinner made with simple pantry ingredients. Tender chicken breasts are cooked with onion and garlic, then simmered in a creamy garlic herb sauce made from cream cheese and chicken broth. The result is a smooth, flavorful dish perfect for serving over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

For the Chicken
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 large chicken breasts
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste

For Cooking
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced

For the Sauce
¾ cup chicken broth
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Fresh chopped parsley, optional for garnish

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Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5–6 minutes per side until golden and mostly cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and forms a smooth sauce.
Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5–7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens slightly.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 420 kcal