One-Skillet Cream Cheese Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts bathed in a velvety cream cheese sauce with hints of vermouth and garlic. This simple 30-minute skillet dinner is perfect for busy weeknights and impressive enough for company!
Servings 4
Calories 458kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup dry vermouth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a heavy skillet.
- Add the chicken breasts and brown them on each side until just barely done, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Pour the dry vermouth into the same skillet and stir, deglazing the pan by scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic powder and whisk in the softened cream cheese. The sauce should be the consistency of heavy cream. Add a little chicken stock or milk if it’s too thick.
- Return the chicken with any accumulated juices to the pan. Check for seasoning.
- To serve, spoon some sauce over the chicken and garnish with green onions. Serve with extra sauce on the side.
Recipe Tips
Pro Tips for Perfect Cream Cheese Chicken
- Room Temperature Matters: Let the cream cheese come to room temperature before adding it to the sauce for the smoothest result
- Don't Rush the Sear: Patience while browning the chicken creates flavor compounds that enrich the entire dish
- Meat Thermometer: Using one ensures perfectly cooked chicken—neither dry nor undercooked
- Pan Selection: A heavy-bottomed skillet distributes heat evenly and prevents scorching
- Sauce Consistency: If the sauce becomes too thick upon standing, whisk in a tablespoon of warm milk or stock
Nutrition
Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 938mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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