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Creamy Million-Dollar Chicken Skillet

Creamy Million-Dollar Chicken Skillet

This dish features juicy seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich and luxurious cream cheese and Parmesan sauce.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ cup softened cream cheese
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Whisk
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken with the garlic powder onion powder salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for six to seven minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside to rest.
  6. Reduce the skillet heat to medium low.
  7. Add the softened cream cheese and heavy cream to the skillet.
  8. Stir the mixture continuously until it is melted and smooth.
  9. Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and dried thyme.
  10. Let the sauce simmer for about three minutes while stirring often until it has thickened.
  11. Place the chicken breasts back into the skillet.
  12. Spoon the sauce over the top of the chicken and simmer for another two to three minutes.
  13. Sprinkle the dish with fresh chopped parsley.
  14. Serve the chicken warm with your choice of side dishes.

Notes

Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before seasoning to ensure they cook uniformly.
Let the cooked chicken breasts rest for five minutes before slicing to lock in the juices.
Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure it melts easily and creates a smooth sauce texture.
Don't rush the sauce making process and let it thicken slowly over medium low heat for the best results.
Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the salt and pepper if needed.
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