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A delicious plate of Easy Cream Cheese Chicken

Easy Cream Cheese Chicken

This Cream Cheese Chicken is a delightful and easy dish, perfect for a quick dinner with rich flavors and creamy texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 318
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 g small onion chopped
  • 227 g white button mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 680 g boneless skinless chicken breast cut in long, 1-inch wide strips
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 113 g regular or reduced-fat plain cream cheese
  • 60 ml low-sodium chicken broth
  • 30-60 g shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 g steamed brown or white rice for serving
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil.
  2. Add onions and mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
  3. Meanwhile, slice the chicken into strips and season with the salt and pepper.
  4. Increase the heat to medium high, then add the seasoned chicken strips to the pan. Sear for 6-8 minutes, turning once, until the chicken strips are golden brown.
  5. Add the cream cheese and chicken broth and stir until the cream cheese is melted and well incorporated. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the entire pan, then cover, reduce heat and cook another 2-3 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Season to taste with extra salt and pepper.
  6. Serve the chicken and mushrooms over steamed rice, with parsley if desired.

Notes

This dish pairs wonderfully with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.