Description
This creamy garlic chicken is a comforting, one-skillet dish made with tender chicken breasts and a rich, velvety sauce featuring Philadelphia cream cheese. It’s simple, quick, and packed with flavor—perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
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8 oz cream cheese (softened, cut into chunks)
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2 large chicken breasts (halved into 4 cutlets)
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ medium onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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¾ cup chicken broth
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½ tsp Italian seasoning
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¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Soften cream cheese and cut into chunks.
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Slice chicken breasts horizontally, season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Heat butter and oil in skillet. Cook chicken 5–6 mins per side until golden and done. Remove from pan.
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Sauté onion until soft; add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Add chicken broth, cream cheese, seasoning, and pepper flakes. Stir until smooth.
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Return chicken to skillet; simmer and heat through. Adjust seasoning.
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Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
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Ensure cream cheese is very soft to avoid lumps in the sauce.
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Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts.
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Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
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To make it spicier, add more crushed red pepper.
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Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American