Cream Cheese Chicken Recipe – Easy, Creamy & Delicious!
Cream Cheese Chicken is a rich, creamy, and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are smothered in a luscious cream cheese sauce with Parmesan and baked to perfection. Serve it with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed veggies for a complete meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, whisk together chicken broth and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Assemble & bake: Place chicken in the baking dish, pour the sauce over it, and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
✔ For extra flavor, add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the sauce.
✔ Lower-carb option: Serve with cauliflower rice or steamed broccoli.
✔ Make it spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
✔ Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg