Description
Cream Cheese Chicken is a rich and creamy American main course featuring tender boneless skinless chicken breasts smothered in a flavorful ranch-seasoned cream cheese sauce and melted cheddar cheese, garnished with fresh parsley. This comforting dish is simple to make using either a stovetop skillet or a slow cooker, making it ideal for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Seasoning: Place the chicken breasts in a large skillet or slow cooker. Season evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to infuse flavor into the meat.
- Make the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, chicken broth, and ranch seasoning mix until smooth and creamy, ensuring a flavorful sauce base.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the seasoned chicken breasts. If using a skillet, cover with a lid and cook over medium-low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and tender. If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until fully cooked.
- Add Cheese Topping: Once the chicken is cooked, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover again and let the cheese melt, creating a luscious topping.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the melted cheese for a fresh finish. Serve warm, ideally with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese to lower the calorie and fat content.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables to round out the meal.
- You can shred the cooked chicken and stir it back into the creamy sauce to create a delicious shredded chicken variation.
