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Need a fast and filling dinner? This no-fuss cheese chicken dish is the way to go. Juicy chicken pieces are cooked till golden, then mixed with cooked mushrooms and onions in a thick, velvety sauce. The cream cheese turns into a smooth coating while the melted mozzarella adds extra cheesy flavor. Put it on rice and eat in just 30 minutes - perfect for busy nights. The sauce uses basic stuff you probably already have, and you can mix it up with different cheeses or put it on stuff like quinoa or potato mash instead. It also tastes great warmed up the next day.
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Updated on Sat, 26 Apr 2025 17:15:32 GMT
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Ordinary chicken breasts become an amazing treat when smothered in cream cheese. The smooth sauce, packed with garlic and herbs, hugs each tender piece of chicken, making a fancy dish right at home. I turn to this meal whenever I need to wow my dinner guests without spending forever in the kitchen.

I stumbled across this dish on a wet, gloomy weekend, and now my family asks for it all the time. Watching the cream cheese melt into that silky sauce always brings happiness around our table.

Key Ingredients Breakdown

  • Chicken breasts: Go for ones that are roughly the same size so they cook evenly. They should feel solid and look pinkish, not grayish.
  • Cream cheese: The regular full-fat kind makes the creamiest sauce. Let it sit out for half an hour before using.
  • Fresh garlic: Pick out bulbs that aren't soft and still have tight skin. Real garlic gives way better flavor than the powdered stuff.

Crafting Your Delicious Meal

Preparation:
Let everything reach room temp and wipe chicken dry.
Pan Searing:
Wait for oil to get hot and shimmer before adding your seasoned chicken.
Sauce Creation:
Mix room-temp cream cheese with cooked garlic and herbs.
Final Simmer:
Put chicken back in the pan to soak up all that creamy goodness.
Finishing Touch:
Sprinkle with fresh herbs and make sure it's fully cooked inside.
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My grandma always told me cream cheese was her kitchen magic trick. Now that I've nailed this dish, I totally get why—it adds this amazing richness that turns basic ingredients into something truly special.

Smart Heat Management

Getting perfect chicken means watching your heat levels the whole time you're cooking. Starting with stuff that isn't cold from the fridge helps everything cook evenly. Keep the sauce at a gentle bubble to stop the cream cheese from breaking apart and to keep your chicken juicy.

Boosting Your Flavor Game

Try pouring some white wine in the pan after cooking the chicken. This gets all those tasty brown bits off the bottom and into your sauce. Adding herbs like thyme or tarragon at different times while cooking can build up more complex flavors.

Making It Look Amazing

Pour the sauce over bright green veggies to make your plate pop with color. A handful of fresh herbs on top adds both looks and smell. Warming your plates first keeps the sauce nice and smooth until you're ready to eat.

Saving It For Tomorrow

Store it right and this dish tastes just as good the next day. Put it in a glass container while it's still warm, but let some steam out before you cover it. The sauce will get thicker in the fridge but will loosen up when you warm it again.

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I've tried tons of chicken dishes over the years, but this cream cheese version always stands out. It never fails and tastes incredible. The mix of tender chicken and rich sauce works for both family dinners and when you have guests over. Everyone who tries it can't help but smile after their first bite.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make this cheese chicken dish beforehand?
Sure, you can cook it ahead and keep it in the fridge for 4-5 days. Warm it up in the microwave, and cut the chicken smaller so it heats evenly.
→ What goes well with this creamy chicken?
Put it on rice, quinoa, corn mush, or mashed spuds. Add sides like steamed broccoli, peas, or baked veggies.
→ Is it okay to leave out the mushrooms?
Absolutely, the dish turns out fine without mushrooms. You can skip them entirely or swap in another veggie instead.
→ Which cream cheese works best?
Regular or light cream cheese both work great, but don't use the non-fat kind as it won't make the sauce creamy enough.
→ How can I tell when the chicken's ready?
Cook till it hits 165°F on a food thermometer, or about 6-8 minutes until it looks golden brown and isn't pink inside.

Cheese Chicken with Cream

This no-fuss cheese chicken dish brings together juicy chicken pieces with mushrooms in a thick, velvety sauce you can have on the table in under half an hour.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes
By: Patricia


Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings

Dietary: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

→ Main Ingredients

01 2 teaspoons light olive oil
02 1 small onion, diced
03 8 oz white button mushrooms, cut into slices
04 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
05 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips
06 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
07 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 4 oz standard or light plain cream cheese
09 1/4 cup low-salt chicken stock
10 1/4 to 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

→ For Serving

11 Cooked brown or white rice
12 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (if you want)

Instructions

Step 01

Warm a big skillet over medium heat with the oil.

Step 02

Toss in onions and mushrooms and cook them for 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds.

Step 03

While that's happening, cut your chicken into strips and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.

Step 04

Turn up the heat to medium high, then put the chicken strips in the pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping once, until they're nicely golden.

Step 05

Drop in the cream cheese and pour in chicken stock, then stir until everything melts together. Scatter mozzarella all over, put the lid on, lower heat and let it cook 2-3 more minutes until chicken isn't pink anymore (should hit 165°F on a thermometer). Add more salt and pepper if you need to.

Step 06

Put the chicken and mushroom mix on top of the rice, and throw on some parsley if you feel like it.

Notes

  1. You can leave out the mushrooms if you don't have any or don't enjoy them - it'll still taste great
  2. Reduced-fat cream cheese works fine, but steer clear of no-fat versions
  3. You can use plain water instead of chicken stock in a pinch
  4. Swap the mozzarella for grated Parmesan if you want something different
  5. You can keep any extras in your fridge for 4-5 days

Tools You'll Need

  • Big skillet with cover
  • Food thermometer (if you have one)

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Has dairy products (cream cheese and mozzarella)

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 436
  • Total Fat: 19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 7 g
  • Protein: 57 g