🍗 Juicy Chicken Breast in Creamy Cream Cheese Sauce – Summary
⏱️ Time: 30–35 mins
🍽️ Servings: 2–4
✅ Features: Rich, comforting, one-pan, easy weeknight dinner
🧾 Ingredients:
2 large chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into cutlets
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened
½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, but adds great flavor)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions:
Prep Chicken:
Season chicken cutlets with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Sear Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make Creamy Sauce:
Lower heat to medium. Melt butter in the same skillet.
Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth, stirring to loosen any browned bits from the pan.
Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, if using. Stir until sauce thickens slightly (about 3–5 minutes).
Combine & Finish:
Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top.
Simmer for a few more minutes so the chicken absorbs the flavor.
Serve:
Garnish with chopped parsley.
Enjoy over mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
🔄 Variations:
Add veggies: Sauté spinach, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes with the garlic.
Spice it up: Add crushed red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce.
Low-fat version: Use light cream cheese and milk instead of cream.
🧊 Storage:
Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken with sauce for up to 1 month. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
✅ Tips:
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F (74°C).
Don’t boil the sauce too hard after adding cream—it can separate.
Let the chicken rest in the sauce before serving for maximum juiciness.