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Million-Dollar Chicken

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A rich and creamy chicken dish that combines cream cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese for a luxurious flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened) Make sure it is softened for smooth blending.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • to garnish Fresh parsley

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
  4. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add grated Parmesan and thyme, stirring until the sauce thickens (about 3 minutes).
Finishing Touches
  1. Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top.
  2. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 45gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 600mgSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or fresh vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat gently and add a splash of cream or broth if needed. Feel free to add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for extra flavor.
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