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Homemade Cream Cheese Chicken featuring juicy, golden-brown seared chicken breasts generously smothered in a rich, velvety cream cheese sauce. The dish is beautifully garnished with freshly chopped parsley, served warm in a rustic, grey ceramic dish, highlighting its creamy texture and inviting, golden hues.

Cream Cheese Chicken

This easy Cream Cheese Chicken combines tender chicken breasts with a velvety cream cheese sauce that's rich, creamy, and ready in under 30 minutes. Versatile enough for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cream Cheese Chicken, Cream cheese chicken breast, Cream cheese chicken recipes, Philadelphia cream cheese chicken Recipes, Philadelphia cream cheese chicken Recipes oven, Simple chicken recipes with cream cheese
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 430kcal
Cost: 10$

Equipment

  • Large skillet (10-12 inch) (Heavy-bottomed skillet recommended)
  • Measuring cups and spoons (For precise measurements)
  • Sharp knife (For cutting chicken and mincing garlic)
  • Cutting board (Preferably with juice groove)
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula (To stir without scratching pan)
  • Instant-read thermometer (Ensure chicken reaches 165°F)

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds Chicken breasts - Boneless, skinless
  • 8 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese - Softened and cubed
  • ½ cup Chicken broth - Or white wine for extra flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - Adjust to taste
  • Salt and pepper - To taste
  • ½ cup Mozzarella cheese - Optional, shredded for baking

Instructions

  • Gather ingredients, let cream cheese reach room temperature, pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, mince garlic.
  • Heat butter or olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and reaches 165°F internally. Transfer to plate and cover.
  • Reduce skillet heat to medium-low, add minced garlic, cook until fragrant (30 seconds). Add chicken broth, scrape browned bits.
  • Stir cubed cream cheese into skillet continuously until melted into smooth sauce. Add Italian seasoning, adjust salt and pepper.
  • Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, simmer 2-3 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens slightly. Garnish with herbs if desired.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 225g | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 540mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 890IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg