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Easy Cream Cheese Chicken

A comforting and quick dinner option featuring juicy chicken breasts in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for busy 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: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 8 oz cream cheese Light cream cheese works well too
  • 1 cup chicken broth Can use low-sodium if preferred
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • for garnish Chopped parsley

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken in the skillet and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep it warm.
  5. In that same skillet, add the cream cheese and chicken broth. Stir until the cream cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet, making sure each piece is coated in the creamy sauce.
  7. Let it simmer for a few minutes until warmed through.
  8. Finish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley for a burst of freshness before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve over fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes. Can also be served in a toasted bun for a sandwich variation. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.

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