Description
A cozy, creamy chicken dish that’s quick to make and a crowd-pleaser, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat recommended)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped onions, spinach, or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and heat some oil in a skillet.
- Sear the chicken on both sides until browned.
- Lower the heat and add cream cheese, stirring until melted.
- Pour in chicken broth and mix until smooth.
- Add garlic and Italian seasoning; return chicken to the sauce.
- Cover and let simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan for best results. Cutting cream cheese into small chunks helps it melt faster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, cream cheese, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food