Creamy Chicken Skillet Recipe - 30 Minute Dinner (Print Version)
Creamy chicken skillet with cream cheese, tender chicken, and rich sauce. Ready in 30 minutes for busy weeknight dinners everyone loves.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
6 boneless chicken thighs
02 -
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
03 -
1 cup chicken broth
→ Flavor Boosters
04 -
2 cloves garlic (minced)
05 -
1 tsp Italian seasoning
06 -
Salt and pepper to taste
→ Creamy Elements
07 -
1/2 cup heavy cream
08 -
2 tbsp olive oil
→ Optional Extras
09 -
Fresh parsley for garnish
10 -
Red pepper flakes
11 -
White wine splash
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning. Sear 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
02 -
Remove chicken to plate. Add garlic to same pan, cook 30 seconds. Add softened cream cheese, mashing and stirring until melted.
03 -
Slowly whisk in chicken broth and remaining Italian seasoning. Simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened.
04 -
Stir in heavy cream until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
05 -
Nestle chicken back into sauce with any accumulated juices. Simmer 3-4 minutes, spooning sauce over chicken.
06 -
Let rest 1 minute. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
# Notes:
01 -
Always use room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumpy sauce.
02 -
Reheats beautifully on stovetop over low heat - add splash of cream if needed.
03 -
Chicken breasts can substitute for thighs but watch cooking time carefully.
04 -
Serve over rice or pasta to soak up that incredible creamy sauce.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Large skillet
02 -
whisk
03 -
measuring cups
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 485
Total Fat: 38g
Total Carbohydrate: 4g
Protein: 29g