Cream Cheese Chicken – Easy Creamy Chicken Recipes You'll Love
When I say this cream cheese chicken is creamy, I mean it’s like the cozy hug your dinner plate’s been missing. We’re talking juicy chicken, velvety sauce, and that dreamy tang of cream cheese that makes you think, ‘Should I lick the spoon?’ (Go ahead. I did.)
It’s the kind of meal you pull together when you’re short on time but still want something that tastes like you tried really hard. Spoiler: you didn’t. And no one has to know.
If you’ve got chicken in the fridge, cream cheese on standby, and a skillet begging to be used, you’ve got dinner in the bag. Whether it’s a weeknight scramble or a lazy weekend, this recipe slides right into your comfort zone.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and add cream cheese and chicken broth. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add Parmesan and Italian seasoning, and stir until combined and bubbly.
- Return the chicken to the pan and coat in the sauce. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley if you’re feeling fancy. Serve warm!