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Easy Cream Cheese Chicken Recipes You’ll Love

Sometimes the best dinners are the ones you didn’t overthink. This creamy chicken recipe proves it. You take tender chicken breasts, let them sizzle in a skillet until they get that golden edge, then slide them into a smooth cream cheese sauce that feels way fancier than the effort you put in. It’s the kind of dinner that makes you look like you planned all week, even if you threw it together after staring at the fridge at 6 pm wondering what’s for dinner. I’ve always been partial to meals that look like they came from a cozy little restaurant, but without the price tag or the forty-minute wait. This one ticks that box. Cream cheese melts down into something silky, with garlic and a splash of broth giving it just enough character so it’s not too rich. It clings to the chicken in all the right ways, so every bite has that balance of tender meat and velvety sauce. The best part? You can serve it over pasta, rice, or even some crusty bread if you’re in that mood. Honestly, I’d be happy just spooning the sauce out of the pan if no one was watching. That’s the magic of chicken easy recipes like this—they make you forget it’s a weeknight scramble.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken, chicken easy recipes, chicken recipe easy, chicken recipes, Easy Chicken, lavender ice cream recipe, recipes chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Camila

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and onion powder.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up the brown bits.
  5. Reduce heat and whisk in cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over the top, and let it warm through.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with pasta, rice, or bread.