Description
A creamy, herb-packed chicken recipe that is quick to prepare and delivers rich flavor with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–3 minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup warm chicken broth
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Season and pound chicken to an even thickness, then sear in a hot skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
- Remove the chicken, lower the heat to medium, and sauté minced garlic for 30–45 seconds.
- Deglaze the pan with warm chicken broth, then whisk in softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Return chicken to the pan and simmer for 6–10 minutes or transfer to a 375°F oven for 8–12 minutes until the internal temperature hits 165°F.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.
Notes
Pound chicken to an even thickness for uniform cooking. Use warm cream cheese to avoid lumps in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg