Description
Make dinner feel like a cozy indulgence with this Cream Cheese Chicken—an easy recipe packed with creamy, garlicky sauce, tender seared chicken, and smoky bacon. Ideal for anyone looking for quick dinner ideas, comforting food, or a family-friendly main dish. It fits beautifully in your easy recipe collection and works great for both weeknight meals and hosting guests. If you’re searching for healthy-ish comfort food or delicious dinner ideas, this one’s for you.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 oz cream cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear them in a large skillet with oil over medium-high heat until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
4. Add crumbled bacon to the sauce. Simmer for a few minutes to enhance flavor.
5. Return seared chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes until fully cooked.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with your favorite side.
Notes
Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for even cooking.
For extra depth, add sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions to the sauce.
Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before serving to retain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: cream cheese chicken, easy dinner recipe, quick chicken dish, creamy chicken, family meal