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Easy Cream Cheese Chicken

Easy Cream Cheese Chicken

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Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is a delightful culinary creation that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy garlic herb sauce made from cream cheese. This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also incredibly versatile, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests. Serve it over fluffy rice, pasta, or alongside your favorite steamed vegetables for a complete meal that pleases the whole family. With a few simple pantry staples and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a comforting and delicious dish ready in no time.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Soften the cream cheese in the microwave until very soft.
  2. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise; season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown (165F). Transfer to a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté onions until softened, add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in chicken broth, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet; warm through and adjust sauce consistency with additional broth if needed.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg
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