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Cream Cheese Chicken: A Quick and Creamy One-Pan Dinner Recipe

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

Description

Cream Cheese Chicken is a simple and comforting American dinner featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked in a rich, creamy sauce made from cream cheese and chicken broth. This one-pan stovetop meal is quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights, and pairs well with a variety of sides like rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Sauce

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp dried parsley (or Italian seasoning)

Instructions

  1. Heat Oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
  2. Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and onion powder for a balanced and flavorful base.
  3. Cook Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the 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 to keep warm.
  4. Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
  5. Add Broth: Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the skillet and stir well, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the pan to add depth to the sauce.
  6. Melt Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to the skillet and whisk continuously until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  7. Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the cream cheese sauce over them, and let everything simmer together for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of dried parsley or Italian seasoning over the dish before serving warm.

Notes

  • You can add fresh spinach or mushrooms to the sauce for extra flavor and nutrition.
  • Serve the dish over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes to enjoy the creamy sauce fully.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://cookingmomy.com/cream-cheese-chicken-a-quick-and-creamy-one-pan-dinner-recipe/