Cream Cheese Chicken Recipe with Flavorful Herbs and Spices
Craving a creamy and delicious chicken dish that’s both healthy and flavorful? Then, look no further! This Cream Cheese Chicken recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family. With its delectable cream cheese sauce and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, this recipe is an excellent source of protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins and minerals.
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π₯ Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
πͺ Instructions
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, thyme, and paprika. Set aside.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, until cooked through and browned.
- Reduce the heat to low, and add the cream cheese mixture to the skillet, spooning it over the chicken.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and let the cream cheese melt and thicken, stirring occasionally. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
π Top tip
Serve the creamy and delicious chicken over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain, garnished with fresh herbs and chopped nuts, if desired.
This Cream Cheese Chicken recipe is a perfect meal for those busy weeknights when you want to enjoy a healthy and satisfying dinner in no time. It’s also a great way to add some variety to your weekly meal plan and enjoy the delicious flavors of cream cheese and herbs. So, why not try this recipe today and add a new twist to your usual chicken dish!
π Recipe
Cream Cheese Chicken
INGREDIENTS
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, thyme, and paprika. Set aside.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, until cooked through and browned.
- Reduce the heat to low, and add the cream cheese mixture to the skillet, spooning it over the chicken.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and let the cream cheese melt and thicken, stirring occasionally. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
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