Cream Cheese Chicken Recipe
Are you looking for an easy dinner idea? This Cream Cheese Chicken Recipe is perfect for you. It's creamy, delicious, and super simple to make.
Equipment
- A large skillet or frying pan
- A cutting board Measuring cups and spoons
- A sharp knife for cutting chicken
- A wooden spoon for stirring
- A plate for cooked chicken
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Make sure both sides are coated well.
- This adds flavor to the meat.
- Heat olive oil in your skillet.
- Add chicken breasts to the hot pan.
- Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side.
- The chicken should be golden brown.
- Remove and set aside on a plate.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet.
- Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cream cheese and chicken broth.
- Stir until the cream cheese melts completely.
- Add Italian seasoning and mix well.
- Return chicken to the skillet with sauce.
- Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- The sauce will thicken beautifully.
- Spoon sauce over chicken while cooking.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if you like.
- Serve hot with rice or pasta.
- You can also add steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese before cooking for smoothness.
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
- This helps cook the meat evenly.
- Don't overcook or chicken becomes dry.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for better flavor.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Let chicken rest before slicing it open.