Description
Cream cheese chicken delivers pure comfort straight to your dinner table, wrapping tender meat in a creamy, rich sauce that makes weeknight meals feel special. Serve this simple yet satisfying dish over rice or pasta, and watch your family devour every last delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 Chicken Breasts
Dairy and Cheese:
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Sprinkle ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper across both sides of your chicken breasts, ensuring even coverage.
- Warm 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F until oil shimmers slightly.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into hot skillet and sear for 6 minutes until achieving a golden-brown exterior on the first side.
- Flip chicken and cook opposite side for an additional 5-6 minutes, creating a nicely caramelized surface.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate, keeping skillet heated.
- Drop 4 minced garlic cloves into the same skillet and stir continuously for 45-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 8 oz softened cream cheese and 1 cup chicken broth, whisking constantly to create a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Return chicken breasts to skillet, nestling them into sauce.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp Italian seasoning across the surface of the sauce and chicken.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken and chicken to cook completely.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Choosing chicken breasts of uniform thickness helps ensure even cooking and prevents dry edges.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with reduced-fat or Greek yogurt to lower calories.
- Letting the chicken rest in the sauce for a few extra minutes allows the meat to absorb more flavor and stay juicy.
- Using a meat thermometer guarantees the chicken reaches 165°F internally, ensuring safe and perfectly cooked protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 28-30 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg