Easy Cream Cheese Chicken

Name: Easy Cream Cheese Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 8 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, boneless, skinless, and cut into strips; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, more to taste; 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 4 ounces plain cream cheese; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; ***Optional for serving:***; steamed rice; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

30-Minutes

Cheesy

Chicken

Posted: September 8

Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Serve Easy Cream Cheese Chicken atop rice or pasta for a satisfying meal. The cream cheese and shredded mozzarella make it comforting and rich, while the mushrooms add to the savory flavors. Easy Cream Cheese Chicken packs a lot of hearty, meaty flavor for a dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Use the extra time for catching up on some TV and cozying up under some blankets.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 8 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, boneless, skinless, and cut into strips

• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, more to taste

• 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth

• 4 ounces plain cream cheese

• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Optional for serving:

• steamed rice

• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat on the stove-top.

Step 2

Add the olive oil, and heat until shimmering.

Step 3

Add the mushrooms and onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

Step 5

Season the chicken with the salt and pepper.

Step 6

Increase the heat to medium-high, and add the seasoned chicken to the pan.

Step 7

Sear the chicken until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes, turning them over once.

Step 8

Add in the chicken broth and cream cheese, stirring until the cream cheese is melted fully and combined.

Step 9

Sprinkle the mozzarella over the chicken.

Step 10

Cover the pan with the lid, reduce the heat, and cook until the chicken is fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Use the salt and pepper to season to taste.

Step 11

Serve the mushrooms and chicken over steamed rice garnished with the parsley.

Easy Cream Cheese Chicken

Ingredients

Directions

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