Description
This Cream Cheese Chicken Skillet Recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that features seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich cream cheese sauce. It’s a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
- Kosher salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- ½ tablespoon water
- ½ to 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoned coating: Combine cornstarch, garlic powder, and smoked sweet paprika in a small bowl.
- Tenderize the chicken: Flatten chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Coat with the seasoned cornstarch mixture.
- Sear the chicken: Cook chicken in olive oil until golden brown.
- Make the sauce: Sauté onions and garlic, then add chicken broth, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese to create a creamy sauce.
- Simmer with chicken: Return chicken to the skillet, cover with sauce, and simmer until heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Flattening the chicken helps tenderize the meat and ensures even cooking.
- The seasoned cornstarch coating seals moisture inside the chicken, keeping it juicy and tender.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165ºF to guarantee food safety.
- Avoid overcooking chicken to prevent dryness.
- If additional salt is needed, season after adding Parmesan cheese to avoid making the dish overly salty.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg