Cream Cheese Chicken Sauce
This Cream Cheese Chicken Sauce is the ultimate comfort food, with juicy chicken cooked in a rich, creamy sauce that’s packed with flavor. It’s simple to make, takes just a little over 30 minutes, and is guaranteed to impress! The creamy sauce is the perfect balance of tangy and savory, and it pairs perfectly with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta. Whether you're cooking for the family or impressing guests, this dish is sure to become a favorite. With only a few ingredients, you’ll have a restaurant-quality meal right at home!
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for a richer taste
Key Substitutions:
- Chicken: You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts if you prefer a juicier option.
- Cream Cheese: Neufchatel cheese can be used as a lighter alternative to cream cheese.
- Chicken Broth: If you don’t have chicken broth vegetable broth or even water with a bouillon cube will work.
Instructions
How to Cook the Cream Cheese Chicken Sauce: A Step-by-Step Guide
Prep the Chicken
- Start by slicing your chicken breasts into thin pieces—think of them like little chicken cutlets. This helps them cook faster and evenly. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and that Italian seasoning you’ve got hiding in your spice cabinet.
Sear the Chicken
- Heat up your olive oil (or butter if you're feeling extra) in a pan over medium heat. Once it's hot, toss the chicken in and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, until it's golden brown and cooked through. Don’t worry if it’s a little crispy—crispy is good!
Make the Sauce
- Now, in the same pan, add your minced garlic. Stir it around for 30 seconds until it smells amazing (you’ll know when it does!). Then, toss in the cream cheese, chicken broth, and a pinch more salt and pepper. Stir until the cream cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and creamy. It should be like a silky, cheesy cloud—so good.
Combine the Chicken and Sauce
- Drop your chicken back into the pan with the sauce. Let it simmer for about 5 more minutes, so the chicken can soak up all that creamy goodness. The sauce should thicken a bit, and you’ll see your chicken covered in that dreamy cream cheese sauce.
Serve and Enjoy
- Plate up your chicken with that rich sauce on top. Grab your favorite side dish—whether it’s rice, veggies, or even some mashed potatoes—and enjoy the creamy, cheesy perfection you've just created. You might even want to pat yourself on the back because you just made something AMAZING.
- And that’s it! See? Super simple and so delicious. You’re going to love it!
Notes
- For a richer sauce, use heavy cream instead of chicken broth.
- To make it a bit lighter, you can substitute low-fat cream cheese.
- If you’re looking for a low-carb option, serve with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.