Baked Cream Cheese Chicken

Creamy, cozy, melt-in-your-mouth chicken perfection

This Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is rich, comforting, and unbelievably simple. Tender chicken strips simmer alongside mushrooms, onions, garlic, and a velvety cream cheese sauce that melts beautifully into every bite. It’s the kind of easy healthy recipe that tastes indulgent but comes together fast enough for a busy weeknight and it doubles as a delicious fall dinner idea thanks to its warm, creamy flavors. Serve over steamed rice and enjoy a satisfying, family-friendly dish with minimal effort.

⏱️ Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 4

📝 Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 8 oz white button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 oz plain cream cheese (regular or reduced fat)
• 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

For Serving

• Steamed brown or white rice
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress free.

• Large skillet
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Meat thermometer (optional)

Step by Step Beginner Friendly Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
2. Add chopped onion and sliced mushrooms. Sauté 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Slice chicken into strips and season with salt and pepper.
4. Increase heat to medium high, then add chicken to the skillet. Sear 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. 🔥
5. Add cream cheese and chicken broth. Stir gently until the cream cheese melts and blends into a smooth, creamy sauce.
6. Sprinkle mozzarella over the top, cover the skillet, reduce heat, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through (165°F). 😍
7. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed.
8. Serve over steamed rice and garnish with fresh parsley. 🌿

💡 Pro Tips

• Cut chicken into evenly sized strips to ensure quick, even cooking.
• Use regular cream cheese for the richest sauce, or reduced fat for a lighter version.
• Add spinach during the last minute for an easy veggie boost.
• Want it saucier? Add an extra splash of broth or a tablespoon more cream cheese.
• Leftovers reheat beautifully in a skillet with a splash of broth.

📊 Nutrition Table (Estimated)

🍽️ Conclusion

This Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is creamy, flavorful, and wonderfully comforting the perfect combination of ease and indulgence. With tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and a luxurious cream cheese sauce, it’s a weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-worthy. Enjoy every warm, creamy bite!

Baked Cream Cheese Chicken

This creamy, comfort food dish features tender chicken in a velvety cream cheese sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Comfort Food

Servings 4 servings

Calories 573 kcal

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 8 oz white button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 oz plain cream cheese (regular or reduced fat)
• 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

For Serving

• 1 serving Steamed brown or white rice
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
• Add chopped onion and sliced mushrooms. Sauté 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Slice chicken into strips and season with salt and pepper.

Cooking

• Increase heat to medium high, then add chicken to the skillet. Sear 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
• Add cream cheese and chicken broth. Stir gently until the cream cheese melts and blends into a smooth, creamy sauce.
• Sprinkle mozzarella over the top, cover the skillet, reduce heat, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through (165°F).
• Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed.
• Serve over steamed rice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Cut chicken into evenly sized strips for quick cooking. Use regular cream cheese for the richest sauce, or reduced fat for a lighter version. Add spinach during the last minute for added veggies. For a saucier dish, add more broth or cream cheese. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with broth.

Keyword Baked Chicken, Comfort Food, Cream Cheese Chicken, Easy Dinner, Family Recipe