Cream Cheese Chicken Easy (Print-Friendly Version)

Juicy chicken breasts cooked in creamy sauce with onion, garlic, and Italian herbs, ready in just a half hour.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large chicken breasts

→ Dairy

02 - 225 grams softened cream cheese
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Aromatics

04 - 0.5 medium onion, finely diced
05 - 3 cloves minced garlic

→ Pantry & Seasonings

06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - Salt to taste
09 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
10 - 180 millilitres chicken broth
11 - 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
12 - 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Finish

13 - Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Cut the cream cheese into smaller chunks. Microwave it until it's very soft and then set it aside.
02 - Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make four thinner pieces. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.
03 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter with olive oil. Once it's hot, add the chicken pieces and cook for about 5–6 minutes on each side until they're golden brown and fully cooked (temperature should hit 74°C). Move the chicken to a plate and keep it warm.
04 - Lower the heat to medium. Toss the chopped onion into the skillet and cook for about 5–7 minutes until it’s soft and lightly browned. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until it smells great.
05 - Pour in the chicken broth. Mix in the softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Keep stirring until everything blends smoothly and the cream cheese melts away completely.
06 - Put the chicken fillets back in the sauce and heat them for 2–3 minutes. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little more broth. Taste and tweak the seasoning with extra salt and pepper if you want. Sprinkle with chopped parsley just before serving.

# Extra Information:

01 - Let the cream cheese reach room temperature for a smoother sauce.
02 - Cut the chicken for faster cooking and easier prep.

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