Description
A creamy, comforting chicken skillet made with simple ingredients and ready fast—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into strips)
- Onion
- Mushrooms (optional but highly recommended)
- Garlic
- Cream cheese (regular or reduced-fat)
- Chicken broth
- Shredded mozzarella
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onions and mushrooms until soft and lightly golden. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper.
- Increase heat and sear the chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Stir in cream cheese and chicken broth until smooth and creamy.
- Sprinkle mozzarella over the top, cover, and let it melt.
- Finish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Cutting the chicken into strips helps it cook faster and more evenly. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4–5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: easy chicken dinner, creamy chicken, comfort food, one pan meals, quick weeknight meals