Description
This Easy Cream Cheese Chicken recipe is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned, seared, then baked in a creamy and flavorful cream cheese sauce. Serve with your favorite sides for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Cream Cheese Sauce:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Sauce: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and chicken broth until smooth. Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken in the skillet. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top if using.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- For a thicker sauce, stir in a tablespoon of cream cheese or heavy cream before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
