Discover the ultimate comfort food with this cream cheese chicken! It’s a perfect blend of creamy, savory, and slightly spicy flavors that will make your tastebuds dance.
The tender chicken breasts are seasoned to perfection and cooked until golden brown. But the real magic happens when you add them to the luscious cream cheese sauce. It’s just to die for!
This dish is so easy to make yet impressive enough to serve at a dinner party.
Trust me, your guests will beg for the recipe!
Why You’ll Love This Cream Cheese Chicken
Easy Prep: This recipe requires minimal preparation time, and the instructions are straightforward.
Crowd-Pleaser: The combination of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and savory flavors makes this dish a crowd-pleaser.
Taste Sensation: The blend of garlic, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese creates a rich, indulgent taste that will leave you wanting more.
Impressive Presentation: The finished dish is garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. It has an impressive and appetizing presentation.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: Lean, protein-packed meat serves as the star of the dish.
- Cream Cheese: The creamy base adds richness and a velvety texture to the sauce.
- Seasonings: Garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning enhance the taste of the chicken and sauce.
- Butter and Olive Oil: The perfect duo for searing the chicken to golden-brown perfection.
- Onion and Garlic: Aromatic ingredients provide a savory depth to the sauce.
- Chicken Broth: It brings the sauce together and infuses it with a rich flavor.
- Dijon Mustard: It adds a subtle kick and complements the creamy sauce.
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: A pinch of heat awakens the tastebuds and balances the richness.
- Parmesan Cheese: It melts beautifully into the sauce, creating a luxurious finish.
- Fresh Chopped Parsley: It adds a pop of color and a fresh, herbaceous note to the dish.
How to Make Cream Cheese Chicken
This chicken is so luxurious, but it’s so easy to whip up.
1. Prep the cream cheese. Microwave the cream cheese for about 30 seconds or until very soft. Cut it into smaller cubes and set it aside.
2. Prepare the chicken. Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create thinner pieces, giving you 6 in total. Season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook the chicken. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
4. Cook the onions. Reduce the heat to medium, then add the chopped onions. Sauté for about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and start to brown.
5. Build the sauce. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chicken broth, Dijon mustard, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and well combined, about 3-5 minutes.
6. Finish the dish. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and well incorporated. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth.
7. Garnish and serve. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Tips for the Best Cream Cheese Chicken
Follow these tips for a chicken dish everyone will devour!
- Be generous. Generously season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to infuse flavor right from the start.
- Choose your consistency. If the sauce becomes too thick, add splashes of chicken broth to thin it out to your desired consistency.
- Try tasty add-ins. Try stirring in sautéed mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, or wilted spinach to the sauce for extra flavor and veggies.
- Whip up fun variations. Substitute some chicken broth with a dry white wine for deeper flavor, or add a dash of smoked paprika for a subtle smoky twist.
- Serve it in style. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta to soak up the rich sauce. Round out the meal with a simple green veggie like roasted broccoli, asparagus, or green beans.
How to Store
If you have leftovers, follow these tips to keep the chicken fresh.
To Store: Place the cooled chicken in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. I don’t recommend freezing this dish due to the cream cheese sauce, which may separate upon thawing.
To Reheat: Warm the chicken in a covered skillet over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. You can also microwave individual portions in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until hot.
Cream Cheese Chicken
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servings15
minutes25
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kcalThis easy cream cheese chicken is the perfect weeknight meal! It comes together in 40 minutes in one skillet.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 large chicken breasts
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Microwave the cream cheese for about 30 seconds or until very soft. Cut it into smaller cubes and set it aside.
- Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create thinner pieces, giving you 6 in total. Season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium, then add the chopped onions. Sauté for about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and start to brown.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chicken broth, Dijon mustard, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and well combined, about 3-5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and well incorporated. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more chicken broth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Found the recipe on another site and they referred back to your site-so glad they did. Love your recipe and the easy prep.
So glad you enjoyed it, Sherry!
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