Description
Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is a quick and comforting 30-minute dinner made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, creamy garlic herb sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan recipe uses simple pantry staples to create a flavorful, family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Microwave the cream cheese until very soft. Cut into smaller pieces and set aside.
- Slice chicken breasts lengthwise to create 4 thinner pieces. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onions and sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce. Heat through. Adjust seasoning and add more broth if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Add extra chicken broth if the sauce becomes too thick.
For a lighter flavor, mix in a little sour cream.
Rotisserie chicken works great for a shortcut version.
Optional add-ins: mushrooms, spinach, or peas for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 397 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 498 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 138 mg