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Chicken breasts in creamy mushroom sauce cooked in a skillet.
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Cream Cheese Chicken

This easy cream cheese chicken recipe is made completely on the stovetop with a luscious cream cheese sauce made with mushroom, onion, garlic, and cream cheese.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cream cheese chicken
Servings: 4
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs. chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 8 oz. bella mushrooms sliced
  • ½ large yellow onion diced
  • ½ green bell pepper diced
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ cup dry white wine we used sauvignon blanc
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • ½ cup chicken broth

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Place in a bowl and add the flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and pepper. Mix the chicken until it is completely coated in flour. Set aside.
    chicken breasts in a white bowl on a gray background.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium/high heat in a large skillet. Place the chicken breasts in and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side. Set the chicken aside on a plate.
    chicken breasts in a skillet on a white background.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Add the mushrooms, onions, and peppers. Cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika, and thyme, and cook for an additional minute.
    a skillet filled with mushrooms and peppers.
  • Next, add the wine to deglaze the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Place the broth and cream cheese in the skillet and break them apart to help them melt. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
    a skillet filled with mushrooms and cheese.
  • Serve with rice or pasta.
    A cream cheese skillet with chicken and mushrooms in a creamy sauce.

Video

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Notes

  • Skip the wine and use only broth. Add it all during step 4.
  • Instead of serving it with rice or pasta, shred the chicken and serve it on a hamburger bun.
  • You can use bone-in chicken thighs or boneless chicken thighs, but you may need to drain excess fat from the pan after frying them.

Nutrition

Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 35g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g