Cream Cheese Chicken Skillet
Chicken strips and mushrooms cooked in a creamy garlic cream cheese sauce and topped with mozzarella.
Equipment
- Large nonstick skillet with lid
- Whisk
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt adjust at the end
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Brown. Cook 1 pound chicken strips until golden and set them aside.
- Soften. Cook 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 cup mushrooms until soft.
- Sauce. Whisk in 8 ounces cream cheese and 1 cup broth until smooth.
- Combine. Return the chicken, add 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and check that it reaches 165 degrees F.
- Top. Add 1 cup mozzarella, cover until melted, and top with 1 tablespoon parsley.
Notes
Substitutions: Use chicken thighs or spinach.
Tips: Soften the cream cheese for a smooth sauce.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to three days.
Nutrition is calculated per serving.