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Cream Cheese Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low-Carb

Description

Cream Cheese Chicken is a rich and creamy comfort dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a smooth cream cheese sauce infused with garlic and savory seasonings. This easy weeknight dinner offers a luscious, flavorful experience that pairs perfectly with rice, pasta, or vegetables, making it a versatile main dish.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce

  • 3 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the skillet and season chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, black pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
  2. Cook chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the heated skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until they develop a golden crust and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside temporarily.
  3. Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant but not burnt, to infuse the oil with garlic flavor.
  4. Add broth and deglaze: Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, stirring well and scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom; this adds depth of flavor to the sauce.
  5. Create cream cheese sauce: Add the softened cream cheese to the skillet and stir continuously until the cream cheese melts fully and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  6. Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the cream cheese sauce over the top of each piece carefully.
  7. Simmer to finish: Allow the chicken to simmer gently in the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes so the flavors meld and the dish heats through completely.
  8. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken for a fresh, vibrant touch. Serve immediately with your choice of pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Notes

  • Add mushrooms or spinach to the skillet for extra flavor and nutrition.
  • This dish pairs deliciously with pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice for a hearty meal.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://kitchenmartha.com/cream-cheese-chicken-recipe/