Easy Cream Cheese Chicken
Easy cream cheese chicken is just a few simple ingredients and simple to make, with a deliciously creamy sauce that coats every piece.
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
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. Season to taste with extra salt and pepper.
- Serve the chicken and mushrooms over steamed rice, with parsley if desired.
Notes
Mushrooms can be skipped if not available. Use regular or reduced-fat cream cheese for creaminess. Chicken broth can be substituted with vegetable broth or water. Mozzarella can be replaced with grated Parmesan. Parsley is optional but adds freshness. This dish goes well with rice, quinoa, polenta, or mashed potatoes. Leftovers can be stored 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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