This cream cheese chicken is your answer to boring weeknight meals! Seasoned with 5 flavor-packed spices, it's creamy, indulgent & full of savory goodness.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken and cream cheese recipes, chicken cream cheese recipe, cream cheese chicken, cream cheese sauce for chicken, five spice cream cheese chicken
1poundboneless chicken thighsbreasts or tenders would work too
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoonadobo seasoning
1/2teaspooncayenne pepper
1/4teaspoonsmoked paprika
1/4teaspoonground mustard
1tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
1tablespoonbutter
2tablespoonsheavy cream
1/4cupmilk
2ounceslow-fat cream cheeseor neufchatel cheese
Instructions
Rinse and pat the chicken dry.
Combine the salt and spices in a small bowl.
Sprinkle the seasoning onto both sides of all the chicken pieces, rubbing it into the meat.
Place the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the chicken.
Cook for about 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
Once cooked on both sides, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream, milk and cream cheese. Stir to combine and coat the chicken in the cream mixture.