Description
Cream Cheese Chicken with Garlic and Italian Herbs is a quick and comforting dinner recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, creamy sauce made from cream cheese, garlic, and Italian herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Italian herb blend (oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary), divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian herb blend. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté gently for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth or white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Reduce the liquid slightly then lower the heat.
- Stir in softened cream cheese until melted and smooth, forming a silky sauce. Add the remaining Italian herbs, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and sprinkle in the optional Parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined and creamy.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the garlic and herb cream cheese sauce over the chicken and let it simmer gently for a few minutes to meld the flavors together.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite sides like rice or vegetables.
- Adjust the herbs according to your taste.
- This dish is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese Chicken, Garlic Chicken, Italian Chicken