Description
This Easy Cream Cheese Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy, flavorful sauce made with cream cheese, garlic, and Italian seasoning. It’s a simple yet delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (a block of Philly), softened
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Fresh chopped parsley, optional, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts until browned and no longer pink in the center. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until softened. Add cream cheese, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the chicken, and simmer until heated through. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or a side of vegetables.
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg