Cream Cheese Chicken

This dish balances the creamy richness of cream cheese with the savory flavors of tender chicken.

The simple stovetop preparation ensures that you can have a delicious and comforting meal on the table relatively quickly.

boneless skinless chicken breasts

cornstarch

Ingredients

garlic powder

smoked sweet paprika

salt and pepper

olive oil

cream cheese

unsalted butter

onion

garlic

chicken broth

Parmesan cheese

parsley, optional

soy sauce, optional

Place chicken breast on a cutting board and slightly flatten chicken with a meat tenderizer.

Season chicken with salt and black pepper. Coat chicken in seasoned cornstarch and shake off excess coating.

In a heated skillet with oil over medium-high heat, sear both sides of chicken until golden in color.

Cook for about 6 to 8 minutes. Internal temperature should reach 165ºF.

Remove excess grease with paper towel. Set aside. In the same skillet, retain 2 tablespoons of oil then melt butter.

Sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour chicken broth and deglaze pan. Stir to scrape any brown bits.

Add cream cheese and break down into smaller pieces.

Continue to stir until cream cheese is smooth and creamy. Add Parmesan cheese and blend well.

Gradually add water and soy sauce, if thinner sauce is preferred. Season with salt and black pepper as needed. Add in cooked chicken breasts.

Continue cooking with a gentle simmer for 20 to 30 seconds until both sides of chicken are heated through. Sprinkle fresh parsley before serving.

Dig in and enjoy!

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