Cream Cheese Chicken
A delightful Cream Cheese Chicken dish that blends comforting flavors with a hint of Mexican spice, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Create the creamy base by melting cream cheese in the skillet and adding diced tomatoes and taco seasoning.
- Nestle the cooked chicken into the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and cover until melted, about 3-5 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or frozen for longer storage. Add a splash of cream when reheating to keep the sauce creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg