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Cream Cheese Chicken

Cream Cheese Chicken

Cream Cheese Chicken is a simple yet delicious way to serve chicken breast for dinner, featuring a rich cream cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Western
Servings 4 servings
Calories 357 kcal

Equipment

  • Sharp Knife & Chopping Board
  • Large Pan & Tongs
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Jug
  • Small pot

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts brought close to room temp
  • 0.5 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper plus more to serve
  • 0.125 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Sauce

  • 2 pieces Shallots very finely diced
  • 180 ml Chicken Stock (use low-salt if sensitive to salt)
  • 1 tub full-fat Cream Cheese brought close to room temp (I use Philadelphia)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard (see notes)
  • Fresh Chives to serve

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Horizontally slice each chicken breast right through the centre to create 4 even-sized breasts. Combine the seasoning mix in a small pot or bowl, then evenly sprinkle over both sides of each breast.
  • Place a large pan over medium-high heat and stir in the butter and oil. Add the chicken and fry for a few minutes on each side, or until lightly charred on the outside and piping hot/white through the centre. Remove and place on a plate to one side then lower the heat to medium.
  • Add the shallots and fry in the leftover fat until soft and golden. Pour in the stock, then stir in the cream cheese until it blends into a sauce. You'll need to give it a good whisk to smooth out all the small lumps. Stir in the dijon, then stir in the resting juices from the chicken.
  • The sauce should be relatively thick already, but if it's not just gently simmer for a couple of minutes. If you over thicken it just stir in a splash more stock or water to thin it out.
  • Add the chicken back in and baste in the sauce, then sprinkle with chives and a pinch of black pepper. Serve up and enjoy!

Notes

The sauce will thicken fairly quickly, but as mentioned, just stir in a splash of stock or water to thin it out if needed. Don't skip the chives; they add a final pop of colour and pair beautifully with the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 3.77gProtein: 31.07gFat: 23.81gSaturated Fat: 10.983gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.634gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.695gTrans Fat: 0.127gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 694mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2.26gVitamin A: 678IUVitamin C: 0.8mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 0.83mg
Keyword chicken breast, Cream Cheese Chicken, dinner, Easy Recipe, main course, Savory
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