Creamy Requeijão Chicken Breast: The Recipe Everyone Asks Seconds For

If you're looking for a practical, budget-friendly, and flavor-packed recipe, this chicken breast in creamy cream cheese sauce (requeijão) is an excellent choice. The chicken comes out golden on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in an ultra-creamy sauce that pairs perfectly with white rice, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.

Best of all, this recipe uses simple ingredients, yields generous portions, and is ready in just a few minutes—making it perfect for a family lunch or a quick weeknight dinner.

Chicken breast in creamy cream cheese sauce garnished with fresh herbs

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Ready in about 35 minutes.
  • Ultra-creamy, rich sauce.
  • Tender, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts.
  • Budget-friendly ingredients.
  • Pairs well with a variety of side dishes.
  • Great for Sunday lunch or a quick dinner.

📝 Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs (700 g) boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

For the Sauce

  • 7 oz (200 g) cream cheese or Brazilian requeijão
  • ½ cup heavy cream (or table cream)
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • A pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Chopped fresh parsley and green onions for garnish
Marinex 5L Glass Baking Dish

👨‍🍳 How to Make Chicken in Creamy Requeijão Sauce

1. Season the Chicken

In a bowl, toss the chicken fillets with garlic, lemon juice, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Let it marinate for about 20 minutes to absorb all the flavors.

2. Sear the Fillets

Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear the chicken fillets for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

3. Make the Cream Sauce

In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.

Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream, cream cheese (requeijão), and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until smooth and velvety.

If desired, add a pinch of nutmeg to enhance the flavor.

4. Combine and Serve

Return the chicken fillets to the skillet and simmer for another 3 minutes, making sure the chicken is well coated in the sauce.

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and green onions. Serve hot!

🥔 Serving Suggestions

  • Fluffy white rice.
  • Mashed potatoes.
  • Roasted potatoes.
  • Buttered pasta.
  • Steamed vegetables.
  • Fresh green salad.

See also: Juicy Mayonnaise Roasted Chicken

💡 Tips for the Perfect Sauce

  • Use good-quality cream cheese or requeijão for a richer taste.
  • Do not boil the sauce vigorously after adding the dairy, as it may break.
  • Stir in mozzarella or provolone if you prefer an extra cheesy stretch.
  • Top with freshly grated Parmesan right before serving.

❄️ Storage & Reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheat gently over low heat. Add a splash of milk or broth if the sauce has thickened too much.

📋 Recipe Details

  • Servings: 4 portions
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Difficulty: Easy

🥘 Final Thoughts

This chicken breast in creamy requeijão sauce combines simplicity and comfort in every bite. The sauce is amazingly smooth, coating each tender piece of chicken and elevating simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy dish. It’s sure to become a regular in your meal rotation!

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