Best Creamy Skillet Chicken Recipes

CREAMY SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Whisk together the flour, 1 tablespoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a pie plate or shallow dish. Coat both sides of the chicken breasts in the seasoned flour. Shake off any excess and set aside.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, undisturbed, until deeply golden, about 4 minutes (do not turn). Remove the chicken to a plate. Add the remaining tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Pour in the half-and-half and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken back to the skillet, seared-side up, reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook, turning about halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F, 12 to 14 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Add the spinach to the sauce in the skillet, cover and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in the artichoke hearts and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken. Serve with steamed rice.

SKILLET CHICKEN IN CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to hot oil. Cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook until browned, about 4 minutes more. Remove chicken to a plate.
• Add onion, garlic, and thyme leaves to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Stir in flour; mix until combined. Add broth and sun-dried tomatoes. Return chicken to the skillet and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

CREAMY CORN SKILLET CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together the soy sauce, balsamic, sugar, crushed garlic and juice of 2 lemons in a bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add the chicken and marinade to a resealable plastic bag and marinate in the fridge for 3 hours.
• Take the chicken out of the marinade and dry off. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Preheat a grill to high heat. Place a large cast-iron skillet on one side of the grill. Place a smoker box or foil pan with wood chips on the grill.
• Once the smoker has begun to produce smoke, liberally oil the grill grates and place the chicken on the grates. (We are just looking for a quick hard sear on both sides to get that char flavor. The goal is to finish cooking in the creamy, smoky corn.)
• Add the butter to the skillet along with the Fresnos, poblanos, onions and remaining 3 whole cloves garlic. Saute until the onions are translucent and chiles are tender, about 10 minutes. Deglaze with the sherry and add the fresh corn, squash, zucchini, cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan and half of the stock. Season to taste.
• Add the chicken to the skillet and lower the grill to medium. Close the lid and smoke the skillet over medium heat, playing with the position of the skillet to ensure you get the liquid to simmer ever so slightly, until the chicken hits 160 to 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes. Take the skillet off the grill and pour in a little chicken stock if the sauce is very thick. Add the remaining lemon juice on top and garnish with the cilantro, remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan and crushed corn nuts.

CREAMY SKILLET CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together the flour, 1 tablespoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a pie plate or shallow dish. Coat both sides of the chicken breasts in the flour. Shake off any excess and set aside.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook, undisturbed, until deeply golden, about 3 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook, undisturbed, until the other side is deeply golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown and release their liquid, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Then pour in the half-and-half. Use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken back to the skillet, cover and cook, turning about halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter filled with warm egg noodles. Add the spinach to the skillet, cover and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Pour the creamy spinach sauce over the chicken and noodles.

CREAMY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN SKILLET DINNER

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Mix together olive oil and garlic powder in a small bowl and drizzle into the hot skillet. Add diced chicken; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add onion, cilantro, and adobo sauce, then immediately add oregano, sage, cumin, and paprika. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add beans, mushrooms, asparagus, and bell pepper; stir. Add chicken stock; bring to a simmer and cook until liquid is mostly gone, 10 to 15 minutes. Add chipotle peppers, pour in half-and-half, and return to a simmer. Add cotija cheese and gently stir until cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

CREAMY ITALIAN CHICKEN & ORZO SKILLET

Steps:

• COOK chicken and zucchini in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 6 to 7 minute or until chicken is done.
• ADD cooking creme and tomatoes; cook and stir 2 minute
• SERVE over pasta.
• Substitute: Substitute 2 cups frozen cut green beans for the zucchini.
• Nutrition Information Per 1-1/4 Cup Serving: 410 calories, 13g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 100mg cholesterol, 600mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 6g sugars, 34g protein, 20%DV vitamin A, 8%DV vitamin C, 10%DV calcium, 15%DV iron.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND SPINACH POTATO SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook 7 to 8 minutes or until crispy; drain on paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
• Return skillet to medium heat; add chicken, onions and pepper to bacon drippings. Cook 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Stir in garlic; cook about 1 minute or until fragrant.
• Add potatoes and sauce mix (from potato box), and 2 cups water; stir well to combine. Heat just to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 14 to 16 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and sauce is thickened.
• Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese and spinach. Continue stirring until cheese has melted and spinach is wilted. Top with bacon; serve immediately.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND LOADED POTATOES SKILLET

Steps:

• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, stir sauce mix, water, milk and butter with whisk until blended. Stir in potatoes and basil.
• Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken and vegetables. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.

CREAMY CHEESY CHICKEN BROCCOLI SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook chicken and allow to cool. Dice and set aside or use canned chicken and drain.
• Mix the soup, sour cream and milk in a mixing bowl with the seasonings listed. Put on stovetop on medium-low and add chicken. Stir occasionally until slightly bubbly. Add the cheese and cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Set temperature to simmer until noodles or rice are done.
• Put frozen broccoli in a microwave safe dish and cook, covered until thawed, (usually about 3-5 minutes, depending on microwaves). Drain, if needed, and pour and stir into chicken mixture. (One thing I have done is, I line a glass bowl or dish with about 4 paper towels, and pour the frozen broccoli on the towels. I then cover the dish, and nuke for about 4-6 minutes. When it's done, the broccoli doesn't need draining because the towels absorbed all the liquid from the frozen broccoli).
• Prepare egg noodles or rice as directed on packaging.
• Serve creamy, cheesy mixture over noodles or rice. I imagine you could serve it over stuffing as well, although I have yet to try it that way. Serve with a salad. Enjoy!

CREAMY SKILLET CHICKEN AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Spray 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray.
• Add chicken and onion, cooking and stiring over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes. Chicken should be browned and onion tendered.
• Add all remaining ingredients, except parsely, and mix well.
• Bring mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, or until vegetables and noodles are tender.
• Sprinkle with parsely if desired.

CREAMY CHICKEN SAUSAGE AND PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, crumble sausage into large skillet; cook and stir on medium heat 8 min. or until done. Drain. Add peppers; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in next 3 ingredients; cook 5 min. or until heated through. Add cream cheese; cook 2 min. or until melted, stirring frequently.
• Drain pasta. Add to sausage mixture; mix lightly. Top with Parmesan.

CREAMY CHICKEN SPRING PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Mix barbecue sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Pour over chicken in resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Refrigerate 2 hours to marinate.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard bag and marinade. Cook chicken in smoker with a combination of apple, hickory and oak woods at 225°F for 30 to 45 min. or until chicken is cooked through (165°F). Remove chicken from smoker; cover. Let stand 15 min.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package and heat sauce in large saucepan as directed on package. Stir asparagus, peppers and basil into sauce. Add pasta; toss to coat. Place pasta mixture on serving platter. Cut chicken into thin slices; place on top of pasta. Arrange asparagus tips around chicken; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY ITALIAN CHICKEN & ORZO SKILLET

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese spread, milk and seasonings until blended.
• Cook chicken and zucchini in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 6 to 7 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add cream cheese mixture and tomatoes; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through.
• Serve over pasta.

CREAMY SKILLET CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
• Set an oven-proof skillet on high heat. When hot, add 1 tablespoon oil and chicken. Cook until well seared, about 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate and reduce heat to medium.
• Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil, then add garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Bloom spices together for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, then add sun-dried tomatoes, and finally the cream. Stir well and then blend in Parmesan cheese. Bring to a light simmer. Add chicken back to the pan.
• Transfer to the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly to let the sauce thicken before serving, about 5 minutes.

CREAMY SPRING PASTA & CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 3 min.
• Meanwhile, cook chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 5 to 7 min. or until done, stirring frequently. Add reduced-fat cream cheese, milk and lemon zest; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
• Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture; stir. Sprinkle with stuffing mix.

SKILLET CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over med high.
• Stir in garlic butter until melted.
• Add chicken.
• Cook 5 min to brown, then reduce heat to med.
• Turn chicken and cook about 4-5min more until juice runs clear when pierced.
• Transfer chicken to a warm dish.
• Lower heat if needed to maintain medium-low to medium heat so as not to scorch the garlic, then add garlic to the drippings in the skillet.
• In a cup, mix stock, wine, lemon juice, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of flour until smooth.
• Stir into mixture in skillet. Scrape skillet to incorporate any browned bits from the chicken.
• Heat to a boil, boil 1 minute. Stir in capers and remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the heavy cream, simmer until thickened.
• Pour sauce over chicken, sprinkle with parsley and garnish with additional lemon slices.
• **This recipe is to make double the sauce to add to add to pasta if you are laying the chicken on top.
• Note: Occasionally, this has turned out a little more "tangy" than I would like with too much lemon. If this happens, just dilute with a little extra chicken stock or broth mixed with cornstarch or flour to keep thicker consistency.

CREAMY CHICKEN SKILLET WITH STUFFING

Steps:

• Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 5 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Remove chicken from skillet.
• Add vegetables, soup and water to skillet; cover. Cook 6 min. or until heated through, stirring often.
• Return chicken to skillet. Cook 1 min. or until hot. Serve with stuffing.

SAUCY AND CREAMY CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165°F). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Add cream cheese, broth, dressing, onions and basil to skillet; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until cream cheese is melted and sauce begins to thicken. Stir in peas and tomatoes; top with chicken. Cook 2 to 4 min. or until peas are crisp-tender and mixture is heated through.
• Drain pasta. Serve topped with chicken and sauce.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Mix 2 tsp. mustard and 1/2 tsp. each pepper and garlic powder; spread onto chicken.
• Heat oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 1 min. on each side. Transfer chicken to plate, reserving drippings in skillet.
• Add mushrooms to reserved drippings; cook, stirring frequently to loosen browned bits from bottom of skillet, 6 min. Add leeks; cook, stirring frequently, 6 min. or until tender. Add cream cheese; cook, stirring, 2 min. or until melted. Add thyme, and remaining mustard, pepper and garlic powder; stir until blended. Remove from heat. Return chicken to skillet; cover with foil.
• Unfold puff pastry sheet on cutting board; cut 3 strips along fold lines, then cut each strip crosswise in half to make 6 small rectangles. Cut each rectangle diagonally in half; place in single layer on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake chicken and pastry triangles 20 min. or until chicken is done (165°F) and pastries are golden brown.
• Top chicken with pastries before serving.

VELVEETA® CREAMY CHICKEN BROCCOLI SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 8 to 10 min. or until done.
• Add water, broccoli and VELVEETA; bring to boil, stirring frequently.
• Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min.