Chicken Lemon Cream Cheese
Indulge in the creamy, zesty perfection of Chicken Lemon Cream Cheese, a restaurant-quality dish you can easily make at home. This recipe features tender, golden-browned chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce made with cream cheese, heavy cream, and a vibrant burst of freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest. Infused with garlic and a touch of rich chicken broth, the sauce perfectly balances tangy citrus notes with velvety smoothness, creating a flavor-packed pairing for rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is the epitome of comfort food elegance, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for the perfect finishing touch. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a weeknight upgrade, this Chicken Lemon Cream Cheese recipe will leave everyone at the table savoring every creamy, citrusy bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the softened cream cheese to the skillet and stir until it begins to melt and combine with the butter and garlic.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and chicken broth, stirring until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the lemon zest to the sauce and let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them to coat. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 5-7 minutes, ensuring it is fully heated through.
Garnish the dish with chopped parsley and serve hot over rice, pasta, or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 236.6 g | 303% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.1 g | 606% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1145 mg | 382% | |
| Sodium | 4257 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 235.0 g | 470% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2391 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
