Description
Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that transforms everyday ingredients into a creamy, flavorful meal in just 30 minutes. This one-pan wonder features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich garlic herb sauce made from softened cream cheese, chicken broth, and spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only simple to make but also versatile—pair it with pasta, rice, or your favorite vegetables for a complete dinner that the whole family will love.
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
Instructions
- Microwave the cream cheese until soft; set aside.
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until soft, then add minced garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in chicken broth, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper; mix until smooth.
- Return chicken to skillet to warm through; adjust sauce consistency with more broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg