Description
A one-pan skillet dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy light cream cheese sauce with sweet peas and fresh herbs. Ready in 30 minutes, this comforting meal is both simple and nutritious, perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Heat the iron skillet over medium heat and add olive oil until shimmering.
2. Add the chicken strips and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden, then remove and set aside.
3. Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pan, loosening any browned bits.
5. Reduce heat and whisk in cream cheese until smooth and velvety.
6. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens.
7. Stir in peas and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
8. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then sprinkle with parsley or thyme and Parmesan if desired.
9. Serve the creamy chicken and pea skillet directly from the pan or over grains as preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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