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Cream Cheese Chicken with Garlic and Italian Herbs

Cream Cheese Chicken with Garlic and Italian Herbs
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Cream Cheese Chicken with Garlic and Italian Herbs is a rich, creamy, and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection and enveloped in a luscious cream cheese sauce infused with fresh garlic and aromatic Italian herbs. This quick and easy recipe delivers a comforting yet elegant meal perfect for families or impressing guests, pairing beautifully with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or more, divided)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Additional Italian seasoning, to taste

Instructions

  1. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Place the chicken in the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
  2. Sauté Garlic: Lower the heat to medium and add a little more olive oil if needed. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Make the Creamy Sauce: Reduce heat to low and add the room temperature cream cheese to the skillet, stirring gently as it melts. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to create a smooth sauce. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and additional Italian seasoning to enhance the herbaceous flavor.
  4. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top. Let everything simmer gently for a few minutes so the flavors meld and the chicken becomes tender and well-coated.
  5. Final Season and Serve: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or Italian herbs as needed. Once the sauce has thickened slightly, the Cream Cheese Chicken with Garlic and Italian Herbs is ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother sauce without lumps.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken; cook in batches if needed to get a perfect golden crust.
  • Use fresh herbs instead of dried Italian seasoning when possible for brighter flavor.
  • Simmer the sauce gently and avoid boiling to prevent it from splitting or becoming grainy.
  • Allow the chicken to rest after cooking to keep it juicy before slicing.

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Keywords: Cream Cheese Chicken, Garlic Chicken, Italian Herb Chicken, Creamy Chicken Recipe, Gluten Free Chicken, Easy Dinner, Quick Chicken Recipe

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