Description
This Cream Cheese Chicken recipe features tender, seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich and creamy sauce made with cream cheese, chicken broth, and aromatic seasonings. It’s a comforting and flavorful dish that is easy to make and perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sear the chicken on both sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onion, add garlic, then stir in cream cheese, chicken broth, sour cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth.
- Simmer: Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over the top, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
