Description
Cream Cheese Chicken is a rich and creamy one-skillet dinner that’s fast, flavorful, and comforting. Juicy seared chicken breasts simmered in a velvety garlic and herb cream cheese sauce with tender red bell peppers make it the perfect quick dinner or easy meal idea for busy weeknights. This is an irresistible option whether you’re looking for comfort food, dinner ideas, or just a delicious and easy recipe to add to your collection. Great for family meals or entertaining guests!
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or thyme
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic, onion, and red bell pepper until soft and fragrant.
4. Add cream cheese in chunks. Stir until melted. Add chicken broth and heavy cream if using.
5. Whisk sauce until smooth and add herbs. Season to taste.
6. Return chicken to skillet, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until fully cooked.
7. Spoon sauce over chicken occasionally as it simmers.
8. Garnish with paprika and parsley before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure it melts smoothly into the sauce.
For a lighter version, skip the heavy cream or use low-fat cream cheese.
If the sauce thickens too much, loosen it with a splash of broth or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cream cheese chicken, creamy chicken, one-skillet dinner, easy recipe