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Cream Cheese Chicken

This simple recipe for cream cheese chicken features juicy and tender chicken cutlets simmered in a savory cheese sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Easy Low Carb

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 chicken cutlets or 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 ounces cream cheese cubed
  • ½ cup chicken broth or as needed
  • 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • If using whole chicken breasts, cut each in half horizontally to create 4 thinner chicken cutlets.
  • Season the chicken with basil, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side or until cooked through, cooking in batches if needed. Transfer to a plate to rest.
  • Reduce the temperature to medium heat and add the butter and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cream cheese and whisk until melted and smooth. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth a little bit at a time and simmer 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the chicken along with any juices, cove,r and let rest 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve over cauliflower rice if desired.

Notes

  • Freshly grated parmesan provides the best flavor and creamy consistency.
  • If chicken breasts are large, fileted cutlets can be cut in half to provide extra portions.
  • Don't crowd the pan. Instead, cook cutlets in batches, leaving plenty of room in between each so that air can circulate and it will cook to perfection.
  • Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 735mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 742IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg