Description
Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is a creamy, savory dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken strips are sautéed with onions and mushrooms, then combined with cream cheese for a delightful sauce.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion chopped
8 oz. white button mushrooms sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast cut in strips
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 oz. regular or reduced-fat plain cream cheese
¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
¼ to ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Steamed brown or white rice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic, cooking until the mushrooms are tender.
- Add the chicken strips to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the chicken is browned and fully cooked.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the cream cheese and chicken broth, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Sprinkle in the mozzarella cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce, stirring gently.
- Serve the cream cheese chicken over steamed rice and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding some herbs or spices to the chicken while cooking. This dish pairs well with a fresh side salad.
- 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, chicken recipe, creamy chicken, quick dinner, weeknight meals