Easy Cream Cheese Chicken
Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is a quick and creamy dish, ready in less than 30 minutes with simple ingredients and a delicious sauce.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 8 oz. white button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in strips
- 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 oz. regular or reduced-fat plain cream cheese
- 0.25 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.25 to 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For serving
- steamed brown or white rice
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil.
- Add onions and mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Meanwhile, slice the chicken into strips and season with the salt and pepper.
- Increase the heat to medium high, then add the seasoned chicken strips to the pan. Sear for 6-8 minutes, turning once, until the chicken strips are golden brown.
- Add the cream cheese and chicken broth and stir until the cream cheese is melted and well incorporated. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the entire pan, then cover, reduce heat and cook another 2-3 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve the chicken and mushrooms over steamed rice, with parsley if desired.
Notes
Mushrooms can be skipped if not available. Use real cream cheese for best flavor. Chicken broth can be substituted with vegetable broth or water. This dish pairs well with various sides like quinoa, polenta, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 57gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 476mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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