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Cream Cheese Chicken – Easy Dinner Recipes for Family with Kids

This dish wraps comfort around you like your favorite hoodie on a chilly evening. Cream cheese chicken is creamy, savory, and just a little bit indulgent. You know those nights when you want dinner to just *work*? No fancy tricks, no experimental ingredients—just real, warm food that everyone at the table will eat without a fuss. That’s where this recipe comes in. It hits all the notes: cozy, quick, and almost too easy to pull off on a weeknight. We’re working with juicy chicken breasts, a tangy hit of garlic, and a cream cheese sauce so smooth it could double as a bedtime story. I usually throw it over egg noodles or scoop it up with some crusty bread. Bonus: you can make it all in one skillet, which means fewer dishes and more time to kick back. Whether you’re cooking for kids, your partner, or just yourself (with leftovers, because yum), this one’s a keeper. It blends well with busy weeknights, surprise guests, or even that midweek slump when cooking feels like a chore. Let’s just say this isn’t just dinner—it’s your new favorite shortcut to cozy comfort.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keywords: easy chicken recipes with few ingredients simple meals dinner, easy dinner recipes for family with kids simple comfort foods, easy dinner recipes for one person simple, easy recipes dinner quick simple beef, easy simple dinner recipes indian, quick easy chicken dinner recipes simple, simple meals for dinner quick easy recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (brick-style), softened
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm up the olive oil and butter. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Lower the heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, stir, and bring to a simmer.
  5. Whisk in the cream cheese until it melts and the sauce is smooth. Stir in the cheddar cheese if using.
  6. Return chicken to the pan and coat it in the sauce. Let it simmer for 2-3 more minutes to soak up flavor.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot over rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.

Notes

If your sauce feels too thick, just splash in a bit more chicken broth. Want to add a veggie? Try spinach or mushrooms—they play nicely here.