Description
Pollo Loco Cream Cheese Chicken is the ultimate creamy, flavorful dinner made with tender boneless chicken breasts and a rich garlic cheese sauce. It’s quick, simple, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ lb)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F if baking.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown. For baked version, transfer to a baking dish.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape the pan. Add cream cheese and Parmesan, whisking until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat it in sauce. Simmer for 3–5 minutes or bake uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Add a squeeze of lime and chili powder for that signature Pollo Loco flavor. Try spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for a hearty twist. Pairs perfectly with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet or Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Pollo Loco, cream cheese chicken, boneless chicken breast, easy chicken dinner