Name: Easy Cream Cheese Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion (chopped); 8 oz. white button mushrooms (sliced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut in long, 1-inch wide strips); 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 4 oz. regular or reduced-fat plain cream cheese; 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; Steamed brown or white rice; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Description

Transform your weeknight dinner into a cozy experience with Easy Cream Cheese Chicken! This delightful dish features tender strips of chicken enveloped in a velvety cream cheese sauce, perfectly complemented by earthy mushrooms and aromatic garlic. With just a handful of ingredients, this recipe embodies comfort food at its finest—rich yet light, making it perfect for family gatherings or quiet evenings at home. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice to soak up all that creamy goodness and watch as everyone asks for seconds! Discover how simple it is to create memories around the dinner table with this flavorful meal that promises satisfaction in every bite.

Ingredients

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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
8 oz. white button mushrooms (sliced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut in long, 1-inch wide strips)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 oz. regular or reduced-fat plain cream cheese
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Steamed brown or white rice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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Instructions

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and mushrooms; sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Season chicken strips with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Sear for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Reduce heat to low and mix in cream cheese and chicken broth, stirring until smooth.
Sprinkle mozzarella on top, cover, and let it melt for 2–3 minutes.
Serve over steamed rice and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Comfort Food

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 300g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg