Description
Cream Cheese Chicken with Herb Sauce delivers a fast, flavorful dinner that busy families adore. Tender chicken breasts are simmered in a silky blend of cream cheese, chicken broth, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley, creating a rich, velvety sauce that coats each bite. Ready in under 30 minutes, this protein‑rich meal pairs perfectly with rice, pasta, or vegetables, offering a comforting, indulgent experience without heavy effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add chicken and cook 6‑7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Remove chicken; add chicken broth to skillet, scraping browned bits.
- Reduce heat, stir in cream cheese until smooth.
- Add dried parsley, return chicken to pan, simmer 2‑3 minutes.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Notes
- For a lighter version
- use low‑fat cream cheese. Adjust seasoning to taste. The sauce can be thinned with extra broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Family Dinners
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese Chicken with Herb Sauce, easy chicken dinner, quick chicken recipes, creamy chicken sauce, weeknight meals, chicken breast recipes, herb sauce recipe, high protein dinner, family friendly chicken, 15 minute meals