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Easy Cream Cheese Chicken

A quick and gourmet dish featuring tender chicken strips, creamy sauce, and vibrant mushrooms, perfect for busy weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless (skinless chicken breast, cut in strips)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 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
Vegetables
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 8 oz white button mushrooms (sliced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
For Serving
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • 1 serving Steamed brown or white rice
For Cooking
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Add chopped onions and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Meanwhile, slice chicken into strips and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the seasoned chicken strips to the pan. Sear for 6-8 minutes, turning once until golden brown.
  2. Add cream cheese and chicken broth. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and well mixed.
  3. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pan, then cover and reduce heat. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked (165°F if using a meat thermometer).
  4. Season to taste with extra salt and pepper.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken and mushrooms over steamed rice and garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

For added flavor, try using garlic powder or onion powder during seasoning. If you love a little kick, add some red pepper flakes. Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.