Description
Cream Cheese Chicken with Herb Sauce is a quick, creamy dinner that blends tender chicken breasts with a smooth herb‑infused cream cheese sauce. In just 30 minutes you can serve a restaurant‑style dish that’s perfect for family meals, meal‑prep, or entertaining. The recipe uses simple pantry staples – chicken, cream cheese, broth, fresh herbs and garlic powder – and requires only a skillet and oven. Garnish with extra herbs for a fresh finish that looks great in photos. Serve with rice or bread
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as parsley or thyme)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in an oven‑safe skillet over medium heat; sear chicken 5 minutes per side until golden.
- In a bowl, whisk softened cream cheese, chicken broth, fresh herbs, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Pour sauce over chicken, coat evenly, and transfer skillet to oven.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and sauce is bubbly.
- Rest 5 minutes, garnish with herbs, and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce. Leftovers reheat well on the stovetop with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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