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Cream Cheese Chicken

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This cream cheese chicken is a quick and indulgent dinner that pairs tender, pan-seared chicken with a silky, tangy cream cheese sauce, perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) About 1 to 1.5 lb total
  • 8 oz cream cheese Cubed or softened (regular or reduced-fat)
  • 1 cup chicken broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper To taste
  • Fresh parsley For garnish (optional)

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon onion powder.
  3. Add the chicken to the hot skillet. Cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring so it doesn’t burn.
  5. Reduce heat to low and add the cream cheese and 1 cup chicken broth. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and silky.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon some sauce over the top, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the sauce thickens.
  7. Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgSugar: 2g

Notes

Tips include using turkey or thin-sliced pork instead of chicken, or Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce. It’s also great over pasta, rice, or with roasted vegetables.
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