Chicken In Poor Man'S Rich Cream Cheese Sauce

Name: Chicken In Poor Man'S Rich Cream Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CHICKEN; 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless (or 4 boneless, skinless breasts); 1 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 - 2/3 cup water (for sauteing chicken); SAUCE; 6 ounces cream cheese, cubed (if you like a thicker, richer sauce use 8 ounces cream cheese); 3/4 cup milk (adjust depending on how thin or thick a sauce you like); 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper (red, white or black pepper); 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes (to garnish) or 2 dashes chives (to garnish)

Servings: persons

CHICKEN
6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless (or 4 boneless, skinless breasts)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 - 2/3 cup water (for sauteing chicken)
SAUCE
6 ounces cream cheese, cubed (if you like a thicker, richer sauce use 8 ounces cream cheese)
3/4 cup milk (adjust depending on how thin or thick a sauce you like)
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper (red, white or black pepper)
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes (to garnish) or 2 dashes chives (to garnish)

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["Sprinkle chicken with seasoning salt and garlic powder, and set aside.", "In a microwaveable bowl, mix cream cheese, milk, garlic powder and pepper.", "Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, checking and stirring until cream cheese is melted.", "Heat olive oil in a saute pan.", "Add chicken to pan and saute at medium heat adding small amounts of water to pan, as needed, so that chicken doesn't get too dry or stick to pan. The chicken will release juices that blend with the water.", "When chicken is cooked through, but there is still some of this ""juicy water"" in the pan, add the sauce to the pan and cook until heated through.", "Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and arrange on a bed of white rice.", "Spoon or pour sauce over the chicken and then sprinkle with parsley or chives.", "NOTE: I usually serve this dish with a side of steamed broccoli drizzled in heated olive oil (I season the heated olive oil with lime juice and garlic powder). YUMMY!"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CHICKEN, 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless (or 4 boneless, skinless breasts), 1 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Chicken In Poor Man'S Rich Cream Cheese Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!