Here’s a rich and flavorful recipe for Chicken with Cream Cheese and Garlic, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy meal. The cream cheese makes the chicken extra tender and creamy, while garlic adds that irresistible punch.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken:
- Pat chicken breasts dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook the chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and sear for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and almost cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the garlic cream sauce:
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in softened cream cheese and chicken broth.
- Stir constantly until the cream cheese melts and forms a smooth sauce. Season with a little extra salt and pepper if needed.
- Combine chicken and sauce:
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning some sauce over the top.
- Cover and simmer for 5–7 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is creamy and thickened.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped parsley or chives.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan to the cream cheese mixture.
- You can also include spinach or sun-dried tomatoes in the sauce for a colorful, tasty twist.
- If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a splash of milk or extra chicken broth.
If you want, I can give you a baked version that’s even easier—no stovetop searing, just creamy garlic goodness straight from the oven. Do you want that version?
