Easy Cream Cheese Chicken: The Best Easy Recipes for Weeknight Dinners
Indulge in the ultimate easy recipes with this creamy chicken dish—tender chicken breasts smothered in a luscious cream cheese sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners. This easy recipes favorite comes together quickly, is packed with flavor, and brings comfort to your table.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and butter. Once hot, add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium, add minced garlic to the same skillet, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add cream cheese cubes, parmesan, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir continuously until the cream cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the chicken is heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with your favorite sides.