Description
Whipping up cream cheese chicken makes dinner a breeze when you want something creamy and satisfying. Tender chicken gets smothered in a rich, tangy sauce that brings comfort right to your plate.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Mix 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning with salt and pepper. Thoroughly coat 4 chicken breasts on both sides with the seasoning blend.
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until they develop a golden-brown exterior. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Pour 1 cup chicken broth into the pan, scraping up the caramelized bits from the bottom. Whisk 8 oz softened cream cheese and ½ cup Parmesan cheese into the broth until the sauce becomes smooth and velvety.
- Nestle the seared chicken back into the creamy sauce. Cover the skillet and allow the chicken to simmer for 10-15 minutes at medium-low heat, ensuring the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and optionally sprinkle ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley over the chicken. Plate your creamy chicken alongside your preferred side dishes like rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts of similar size to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Select full-fat cream cheese for a richer, more luxurious sauce that will create a smoother consistency.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer to guarantee safe and perfectly cooked protein.
- For a low-carb version, serve the cream cheese chicken over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-23 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg