Creamy Chicken and Corn
A cozy and flavorful one-pan meal featuring juicy seared chicken breasts or thighs in a rich, creamy corn sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners and healthy comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- for garnish fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add corn kernels and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese, stirring constantly until sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
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