Easy Cream Cheese Chicken
A simple and delicious Easy Cream Cheese Chicken recipe that combines tender chicken with creamy sauce and mushrooms.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
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 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or up to 0.5 cup
Instructions
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.
- Serve the chicken and mushrooms over steamed rice, with parsley if desired.
Notes
Feel free to skip mushrooms or parsley as per your taste. This dish can be served over rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes, and holds well for leftovers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 57gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 476mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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