Here’s a simple and creamy Cream Cheese Chicken recipe—rich, comforting, and perfect for a weeknight dinner 🍗🧀
Cream Cheese Chicken
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves minced garlic)
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or chives)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Make the cream sauce
- In the same skillet, add garlic (if using fresh) and sauté 30 seconds.
- Lower heat and stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth to create a creamy sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Combine
- Return chicken to the skillet.
- Spoon sauce over chicken and simmer 5–10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
- Serve
- Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
Tips & Variations
- Add veggies: Spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes go well in the sauce.
- Cheesy variation: Mix in shredded parmesan or cheddar for extra richness.
- Slow-cooker version: Combine all ingredients (except herbs) and cook on low 4–5 hours.
I can also give you a baked oven version where the chicken comes out golden and the sauce is baked into the dish if you want.
