Easy Cream Cheese Chicken

This Easy Cream Cheese Chicken recipe features tender chicken breast cooked with delicious seasonings and creamy cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

large skillet

Ingredients

Base 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

For Serving

Steamed brown or white rice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

Cooking 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.

Notes

Mushrooms can be omitted if not available. Use ⅓-less fat cream cheese for a lighter option, but avoid fat-free cream cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Keyword 30-minute meals, Chicken Recipes, creamy chicken, Easy Cream Cheese Chicken, quick dinner

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