Description
This Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is a quick 30-minute dinner recipe made with simple pantry staples. Juicy seared chicken breasts are coated in a rich, creamy garlic herb sauce made from cream cheese and broth—perfect over pasta, rice, or veggies!
Ingredients
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 large chicken breasts
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 medium onion, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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3/4 cup chicken broth
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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Fresh chopped parsley, optional
Instructions
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Microwave the cream cheese until very soft, then cut into chunks. Set aside.
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Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onions to the skillet and sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
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Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Pour in chicken broth, then add softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and creamy.
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Return chicken to the skillet and heat through. Add more broth if sauce is too thick.
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Season to taste and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
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Pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
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You can substitute chicken thighs if preferred.
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For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
