Creamy Cheesy Chicken
Creamy Cheesy Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Cheesy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add the softened cream cheese cubes, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and onion powder to the skillet. Whisk constantly until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese. Continue stirring until both cheeses are completely melted and the sauce is thick and velvety.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet, tossing gently to coat them evenly with the creamy cheesy sauce. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving hot. This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min
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Creamy Cheesy Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Cheesy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add the softened cream cheese cubes, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and onion powder to the skillet. Whisk constantly until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese. Continue stirring until both cheeses are completely melted and the sauce is thick and velvety.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet, tossing gently to coat them evenly with the creamy cheesy sauce. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving hot. This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min