Cream Cheese Chicken Recipe
This Cream Cheese Chicken Recipe is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, making it the perfect easy chicken dinner recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish combines tender chicken breasts with a garlicky, herby cream cheese sauce for a comforting, satisfying meal. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for a complete dinner.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (halved lengthwise)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the Sauce:
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add diced onions and cook until soft. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir continuously until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Everything: Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Simmer for a few minutes until well combined.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Notes
- For a thinner sauce, add extra chicken broth.
- Full-fat cream cheese creates a richer, smoother sauce.
- Customize with mushrooms, spinach, or a splash of white wine for extra flavor.
- Not recommended for freezing, as the sauce may separate when thawed.