Description
Home cooks adore this simple cream cheese chicken recipe that combines juicy poultry with rich, creamy sauce. Cheese lovers will find comfort in this quick weeknight meal perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup (180 ml) chicken broth
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley, optional
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Butterfly chicken breasts horizontally, creating thin cutlets. Season thoroughly with garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper on both sides.
- Sear Protein: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken cutlets until golden-brown, approximately 5-6 minutes per side, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Develop Base: Lower skillet temperature and sauté diced onions until translucent and lightly caramelized. Add minced garlic, stirring briefly to release aromatic qualities without scorching.
- Create Sauce: Deglaze pan with chicken broth, then incorporate softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until achieving a velvety, smooth consistency.
- Combine and Finish: Return chicken to skillet, allowing it to warm in sauce. Adjust liquid volume if needed. Perform final seasoning check, adding salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Cream Cheese Right: Microwave until super soft and cube for smooth, quick melting into sauce.
- Butterfly Chicken Technique: Create even cutlets for uniform cooking and faster heat penetration.
- Temperature Matters: Use meat thermometer to confirm 165°F internal temperature for safe, perfectly cooked chicken.
- Sauce Consistency Control: Adjust chicken broth amount to achieve desired sauce thickness, preventing overly runny or dense texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg