We’re excited for you to try this Cream Cheese Chicken. that Easy one-pan dinner The rich, creamy sauce gives it a pure, comfort food vibe. It’s quick to make, easy to clean up, and just right. Relax on a busy night.
Why this belongs in the dinner rotation
- Simple ingredients: Nothing fancy here, just pantry staples you probably already have, making this an easy dinner you can throw together any time.
- Easy to serve: Spoon over rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or add vegetables on the side. Just use it however you feel comfortable.
- Delicious Sauces: Just by looking at the ingredients, you can tell that the flavor of this sauce is truly amazing!
Cream Cheese Chicken Ingredients
- cream cheese: If you use room temperature cream cheese cut into cubes, it will melt easily and create a smooth sauce.
- Chicken Broth: If you prefer a thinner sauce, whisk in additional chicken broth until desired consistency is reached.
How to make cream cheese chicken easily
Okay, you know there are nights when you don’t have plans for dinner, right? This is what you make! Your whole family will love this creamy chicken recipe because it comes together in under 30 minutes and uses pantry staples.
- Prepare chicken: chop Chicken braCut in half so that they are about 1 inch long. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 7 to 8 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Source Base: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and boil for 30 seconds. Then add the chicken broth to the pan, stirring and scraping the bottom to loosen it up a little.
- Cream Cheese Sauce: Bring the broth to a boil and whisk in the cream cheese until melted. Then add Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese and whisk. Simmer for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.
- Coating and Serving: Return the chicken to the pan and brush with the sauce. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed, then serve Cream Cheese Chicken over potatoes or rice!
Alyssa’s Expert Tips
Taste Boost: Try using cream cheese flavored with garlic, herbs, chives, and onions! Boursin cheese would also be a delicious alternative!
Cream Cheese Chicken
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ingredient
- 1 ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breast, Slice it thinly vertically
- salt and pepper gustation
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (8 ounces) package room temperature cream cheese cube
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
guideline
- chop 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast; Cut in half lengthwise so they are about 1 inch thick. Season both sides of the chicken. salt and pepper.
- Heat a large frying pan 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat. Cook chicken for 7 to 8 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- add to skillet 1 tablespoon unsalted butter And melts. add 2 cloves of minced garlic And cook for 30 seconds. add 1 cup chicken broth Add it to the pan and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen it up a little.
- Boil the broth and add it. 1 (8-ounce) package room temperature cream cheese. Stir to melt the cream cheese.
- churn 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoningand ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the pan and brush with the sauce. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed and serve over potatoes or rice!
memo
- refrigerator: Store leftover cream cheese chicken in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Do not freeze. Cream cheese does not freeze well.
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