This Cream Cheese Chicken is a rich, creamy, and flavorful dish that’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Made with tender chicken, a luscious cream cheese sauce, and simple pantry ingredients, this meal is pure comfort food! Serve it over pasta, rice, or with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Recipe Overview
Servings: 4-6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: ~400 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
2. Sear the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Creamy Sauce
In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
4. Add the Cream Cheese
Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
5. Simmer the Chicken
Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, until cooked through and the sauce thickens.
6. Serve and Enjoy
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over pasta, rice, or with roasted vegetables.
Tips & Variations
- Use Chicken Thighs: They stay juicier and more flavorful.
- Make It Spicy: Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Thicker Sauce: Stir in 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water.
- Add Veggies: Spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes make great additions.
This Cream Cheese Chicken is a creamy, dreamy, and satisfying meal that your whole family will love!
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Cream Cheese Chicken Recipe – Easy, Creamy & Delicious!
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Description
This Cream Cheese Chicken is a rich, creamy, and flavorful dish that’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Made with tender chicken, a luscious cream cheese sauce, and simple pantry ingredients, this meal is pure comfort food! Serve it over pasta, rice, or with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
2. Sear the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Creamy Sauce
In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
4. Add the Cream Cheese
Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
5. Simmer the Chicken
Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, until cooked through and the sauce thickens.
6. Serve and Enjoy
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over pasta, rice, or with roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Use Chicken Thighs: They stay juicier and more flavorful.
- Make It Spicy: Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Thicker Sauce: Stir in 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water.
- Add Veggies: Spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes make great additions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~400 per serving