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Easy Sweet Chili Cream Cheese Chicken (The Ultimate 20-Minute Comfort Dinner)

Sweet chili cream cheese chicken combines tangy Thai sauce with creamy Philadelphia cream cheese for the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Golden-brown chicken coated in silky sauce, topped with crunchy cashews. Ready in 30 minutes, one skillet, restaurant-quality flavor at home.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
no resting time required: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 910kcal
Author: Anjali

INGREDIENTS

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter

Sweet Chili Cream Cheese Sauce

  • ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 4 oz Philadelphia cream cheese cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoon sriracha optional
  • ¼ cup water

Garnish

  • Thai basil chopped
  • ¼ cup toasted cashews
  • Red pepper flakes

Serve With

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Slice chicken breasts into thin, even pieces (about 1/2 inch thick). Pat completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add butter. Once melted, add chicken in a single layer (don't overcrowd). Cover and cook 5-6 minutes without moving. Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes covered until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Cube the cream cheese. Microwave for 20-30 seconds until softened but not melted. In the same bowl add minced garlic, Thai Sweet Chili sauce, Sriracha, and water. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until smooth and glossy.
  • Spoon sauce over the top of the Chicken. Cover and simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes, tossing every 2 minutes. The sauce will thicken and coat the chicken.
    If it starts to get too dry midway between 2-3 min mark, add in some water and toss to combine everything.
    Once the sauce is thick, luscious and velvety, take it off the heat.
  • Garnish with fresh Thai Basil leaves, toasted Cashew Nuts, and Red Pepper Flakes. Serve with homemade Jasmine Rice.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Sweet Chili Cream Cheese Chicken (The Ultimate 20-Minute Comfort Dinner)
Amount Per Serving (100 g)
Calories 910 Calories from Fat 378
% Daily Value*
Fat 42g65%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Trans Fat 0.04g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 275mg92%
Sodium 1515mg66%
Potassium 1575mg45%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 35g39%
Protein 83g166%
Vitamin A 870IU17%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 97mg10%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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