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Easy Cream Cheese Chicken

Easy Cream Cheese Chicken
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Indulge in the creamy goodness of Easy Cream Cheese Chicken, a delicious dish perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up tender chicken breasts bathed in a rich garlic herb cream cheese sauce. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or herbs. With its comforting flavors and simple cooking process, this meal will satisfy even the pickiest eaters at your table. Whether served over rice, pasta, or alongside steamed veggies, Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is bound to become a dinner favorite that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Fresh chopped parsley (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Soften cream cheese by microwaving it until soft. Cut into smaller pieces for easy mixing.
  2. Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove from skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in chicken broth, softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes; mix until smooth.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet to warm through; adjust sauce thickness with more broth if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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