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Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Cream Cheese

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This Creamy Parmesan Chicken is pure comfort: juicy chicken breasts simmered in a luscious garlic-Parmesan cream cheese sauce. It’s easy, luxurious, and ready to impress — perfect with pasta, mashed potatoes, or even a crusty loaf of bread to soak up every drop!

Ingredients

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For the chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra tenderness)

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

For the creamy sauce:

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)

  • 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Season and sear the chicken:

  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels.

  • Season all over with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  • Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  • Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown (doesn’t need to be fully cooked yet).

  • Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

2. Make the creamy sauce:

  • Lower heat to medium.

  • In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  • Stir in the cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.

  • Whisk or stir until smooth and creamy — it’ll look luxurious in just a few minutes!

  • Taste and season with extra salt and pepper if needed.

3. Simmer and finish:

  • Nestle the chicken back into the skillet, spoon some sauce over the top.

  • Cover and simmer on low for 10–12 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).

  • The sauce will thicken beautifully as it cooks!

To Serve:
Spoon extra sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot! Amazing with buttered noodles, mashed potatoes, steamed veggies, or even roasted asparagus.

Notes

✔️ Add a handful of baby spinach or sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce for extra color and flavor!
✔️ Swap heavy cream for evaporated milk for a slightly lighter version.
✔️ No fresh garlic? 1 teaspoon garlic powder works in a pinch.
✔️ Leftovers? Shred the chicken and toss with pasta or stuff into a sandwich!

Find it online: https://psrecipeswillow.com/2025/04/creamy-parmesan-chicken-with-cream-cheese/