Description
This Easy Cream Cheese Chicken recipe brings together tender chicken breasts, creamy cream cheese, and savory spices for a quick and delicious meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat; add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then add them to the skillet, browning on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, try using fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: Easy Cream Cheese Chicken, chicken recipe, cream cheese, quick dinner, simple chicken dish