Easy Cream Cheese Chicken

Name: Easy Cream Cheese Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese (a block of Philly); 2 large chicken breasts; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; salt & pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 medium onion; 3 cloves garlic; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; fresh chopped parsley

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
397 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Easy Cream Cheese Chicken

Nina Acevedo

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This easy cream cheese chicken is a 30-minute meal made with pantry staples! Transform a block of cream cheese into the best creamy garlic herb sauce.

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Ingredients

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8 ounces cream cheese (a block of Philly) softened
2 large chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
fresh chopped parsley optional, to taste

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Instructions

Microwave the cream cheese until very soft. Cut it into smaller pieces and set aside until needed.
Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you have 4 thinner pieces. Season them with the garlic powder and some salt & pepper.
Melt the butter and oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the chicken and cook for about 5-6 minutes/side or until golden and cooked through (165F). Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium, then add the onions to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until softened and lightly browned.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add in the chicken broth, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir until the sauce is smooth (this may take a few minutes).
Add the chicken back to the skillet and warm through. If you need to thin the sauce, add a splash more chicken broth. Season with extra salt & pepper if needed, sprinkle with parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 397kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 138mg (46%) Sodium 498mg (21%) Potassium 541mg (15%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 926IU (19%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 397 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	397kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	6g	2%
Protein	28g	56%
Fat	29g	45%
Saturated Fat	14g	70%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	138mg	46%
Sodium	498mg	21%
Potassium	541mg	12%
Fiber	0.5g	2%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	926IU	19%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	75mg	8%
Iron	1mg	6%