Description
This Easy Cream Cheese Chicken recipe is creamy, rich, and ready in under 30 minutes. A perfect comfort food meal for any night!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For the Cream Cheese Sauce:
- 8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
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Make the Sauce:
- Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted, then add heavy cream, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then add Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Stir until melted.
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Combine and Simmer:
- Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce.
- Cover and let simmer for 10-12 minutes until fully cooked (165°F/75°C internal temperature).
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of milk or broth.
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Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives.
- Serve hot with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, serve with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
- Adjust thickness by adding more broth or cream if needed.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10minutes
- Cook Time: 20minutes