Description
A quick and delicious Easy Cream Cheese Chicken recipe that is perfect for weeknight dinners. This creamy dish combines tender chicken strips with sautéed mushrooms and a hint of garlic, all enveloped in a rich cream cheese sauce.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion chopped
8 oz. white button mushrooms sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast cut in strips
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 oz. regular or reduced-fat plain cream cheese
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Steamed brown or white rice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic, cooking until the mushrooms are softened.
- Add the chicken strips to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in the cream cheese and chicken broth, mixing until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
- Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and cover the skillet to let it melt for a few minutes.
- Serve the creamy chicken over steamed rice and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, you can include herbs like thyme or basil. This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
Keywords: Easy Cream Cheese Chicken, quick chicken recipe, creamy chicken dish, weeknight dinner