Description
Succulent cream cheese chicken brings together zesty Italian herbs and tender poultry in a mouthwatering main dish. Creamy, rich flavors combine with simple ingredients for a comforting meal you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 2 lbs)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tbsps olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsps Dijon mustard
- 1 small bunch fresh dill
- 1 1/2 tsps kosher salt (divided, additional as required)
- 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (divided, additional as required)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by finely dicing yellow onion, mincing garlic cloves, and roughly chopping fresh dill fronds. Pat chicken breasts completely dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear chicken for approximately 10 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides. Transfer chicken to a separate plate, noting it will not be fully cooked.
- Add additional olive oil to the skillet. Sauté onions until translucent, about 2 minutes. Introduce minced garlic and cook until fragrant and golden, roughly 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with dry white wine, scraping up browned bits, and allow liquid to nearly evaporate.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet. Incorporate cream cheese segments, Dijon mustard, remaining salt, and pepper. Whisk continuously until cream cheese melts completely and sauce becomes smooth and uniform.
- Return chicken to the skillet with accumulated juices. Simmer covered on medium heat for 3-5 minutes until chicken reaches full internal doneness. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped dill and red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Dry chicken breasts thoroughly to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent excess moisture during cooking.
- Opt for high-quality cream cheese for a richer, smoother sauce that blends seamlessly with the chicken.
- Use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio to add depth and complexity to the sauce without overpowering the dish.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the cream cheese with Greek yogurt or use low-fat cream cheese to reduce calories while maintaining a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg