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Easy Healthier Cream Cheese Chicken

Easy Healthier Cream Cheese Chicken

  • Author: Rawnis
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A lighter, creamy chicken dish served over fluffy rice, packed with comforting flavors and simple ingredients.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 500 grams chicken pieces
  • 200 grams cream cheese
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden on both sides.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Let the mixture simmer until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked.
  7. Serve the creamy chicken over cooked white rice.
  8. Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother sauce.
  • Add extra broth if the sauce becomes too thick.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently to maintain the creamy texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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