Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Chicken with Cream Cheese—rich, creamy, and perfect for a quick meal:
🧄 Cream Cheese Chicken (Skillet Style)
📝 Ingredients:
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (cut into strips or cubes)
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 200g cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup milk or chicken broth
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp dried herbs (oregano or Italian seasoning)
- Fresh parsley or coriander (for garnish)
🍳 Instructions:
- Cook the chicken
Heat butter/oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and fully done. Remove and set aside. - Sauté aromatics
In the same pan, add a bit more butter if needed. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. - Make the creamy sauce
Lower the heat and add cream cheese. Stir until it melts, then slowly add milk/broth to loosen the sauce. - Season it
Add paprika/chili flakes and herbs. Mix well until smooth and creamy. - Combine
Add the cooked chicken back into the pan. Coat it well in the sauce and simmer for 3–5 minutes. - Serve
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
- With rice or naan
- Over pasta
- With mashed potatoes
- Even in wraps or sandwiches
If you want, I can give you a spicy desi-style version or a baked version of this dish too.
