Description
Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is a quick and creamy dish that brings together tender chicken strips, flavorful mushrooms, and a rich sauce made from cream cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort, this recipe is ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 8 oz. white button mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into strips)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onion and sliced mushrooms for about 5 minutes until soft; add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Season chicken strips with salt and pepper; add them to the skillet and sear for about 6–8 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in cream cheese and chicken broth until well combined; sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, cover, reduce heat, and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 125mg