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| Boilerpipe Text | Everyone knows our worst-kept secret: we LOVE creamy chicken recipes! It all started with our
Creamy Garlic Chicken
taking the
Pinch of Nom Facebook group
by storm after it was published. Four (
nearly five!
) cookbooks later, we still canât resist the velvety texture of a creamy dish. With garlicky, tomatoey
and
fiery dinners in our creamy chicken catalogue, itâs not hard to understand why.
While our silkier dishes might
seem
indulgent, weâve found ways of making sure our home-cooked sauces are luxuriously thick without a pot of cream in sight. If there were a âstarter packâ ingredient for preparing (slimming-friendly!) creamy chicken dishes, weâd recommend having
reduced-fat cream cheese
handy.Â
From noodle soups to curries, itâs a match made in heaven paired with tender chicken chunks in so many of the recipes on this list.
This post contains affiliate links.
Find out
what this means.
1. Creamy Garlic Chicken
Nothing says âcomfortâ quite like our hugely popular
Creamy Garlic Chicken
recipe. An instant winner of a chicken dinner from our
first cookbook
(
Pinch of Nom: 100 Slimming Home-style Recipes
is available to buy
here
), it wouldnât be right to sum up our top creamy chicken dishes without it.
The base of our sauce is rich with sautĂ©d onions, mushrooms, garlic and punchy Dijon mustard. Once thatâs flavoursome and bubbling away in chicken stock, itâs time for the magic ingredient: reduced-fat cream cheese. Stir until there are no lumps remaining (this part of the recipe is
so
satisfying!).
When youâre ready to plate up, a sprinkling of chopped chives and paprika is a must.
A
batch-cook wonder,
the beauty of this recipe is in its versatility. Weâre partial to having ours over a bed of fresh tagliatelle, but you can enjoy yours with hearty
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
or a light portion of steamed veggies if youâd prefer.
2. Creamy Tomato Chicken
Bright orange and brimming with colourful veggies, itâs hard to miss our
Creamy Tomato Chicken
. To save some time, weâd recommend chopping your cherry tomatoes, peppers and onions before you start cooking.
Pop the cherry tomato halves in the oven to bake until theyâre browned and irresistibly juicy. That way, when theyâre stirred into the pot with our herby cream cheese sauce and fresh basil, they add a gorgeous burst of sweetness to your dish.
When it comes to rustling up a creamy dish with lots of freshly-chopped herbs and veggies, weâd recommend using
a
large frying pan with a lid
. Having a lid seals in the heat nicely, so your cooking is more
energy efficient
.
3. Creamy Pesto Chicken
Another Italian-inspired cream-based creation, our
Creamy Pesto Chicken
is a delightfully simple way to bring the taste of a Genovese holiday home. While weâve gone green on green with a few tablespoons of green pesto and a helping of fine green beans, the sun-dried tomatoes break it up with a pop of red and their moreish tart flavour.Â
Donât worry if you canât find sun-dried tomatoes at your local supermarket; jarred tomatoes or cherry tomatoes will work just as well.Â
If youâre looking to make this
freezer-friendly
one-pot stretch a little further, thereâs plenty of luxurious sauce to go around. Maximise
your budget
by stirring in any purposeless veggies sitting in your fridge into the pan, and freeze the extra nutritious portions.
4. Creamy Tarragon Chicken
Our
Creamy Tarragon Chicken
never fails to impress dinner guests. Weâve blended velvety reduced-fat cream cheese with mustard and bursts of aromatic tarragon, to give our chicken a touch of decadence for far fewer calories than youâd expect (only 233 per serving!).
If youâre unsure whatâs best to pair with these elegant flavours, our
Garlic Green Beans
would complement your plateful nicely. Plus, they wonât overpower any additional mash or
Roast Potatoes
if you want to serve a heartier dinner.Â
5. Creamy Fajita Chicken
Spice up your midweek menu with our
Creamy Fajita Chicken
. A slimming-friendly love letter to fajita flavours, our blend of reduced-fat cream cheese, peppers, onions and peppers comes in nice and light at 304 calories per serving.
To seal the flavours into the chicken breasts, keep an eye on them and flip them so that they turn golden on both sides.Â
Youâll want to simmer your ingredients in the pan covered with a lid, to make sure your chicken is cooked throughout. If you donât have a lid, covering the pan with a
sheet of
tin foil
can make for a thrifty alternative.
Finish with a garnish of fresh coriander leaves to turn the
Mexican-style flavours
up a notch.
6. Creamy Lemon Chicken
A
comfort-filled
dish you can have ready in a pinch, our
Creamy Lemon Chicken
brings ultra-satisfying, tart citrus flavours to the dinner table. Weâve worked low-fat cream cheese and chicken stock together until theyâre so devilishly thick and creamy, youâd be forgiven for thinking weâd sneaked in a dollop of full-fat double cream.Â
Not to be knocked until youâve tried it, donât be shy with black pepper seasoning! It really enhances the zestiness.
7. Creamy Red Thai Curry
If youâve never tried cream cheese in a curry, our
Creamy Red Thai Curry
is a delectable place to start. Weâve cut the calories by preparing a homemade curry paste using signature Thai-style ingredients, including intense ginger and aromatic lemongrass. With crunchy baby corn, onions and peppers, itâs brimming with colourful veggies in a vibrant sauce.
Cream cheese isnât the only ingredient that gives this chicken dinner its silkiness. While weâve used Alpro Lightâs dairy-free coconut drink, you can rummage in your
store cupboard
for a tinned variety instead. Just be sure to adjust the calories accordingly, if youâre counting.
8. Creamy Chicken Curry
Curry night just got a whole lot richer thanks to our
Creamy Chicken Curry
recipe. Jam-packed with nutritious diced peppers, mangetout, baby corn, onions, mushrooms and more, working your way towards 5-a-day has never tasted so good.
To unlock the indulgence that keeps us coming back to this
fakeaway
favourite, weâve used fat-free Greek yoghurt rather than cream cheese.Â
Youâll need to keep an eye on your yoghurt once youâve popped it in the pan â keep stirring regularly on a low heat, otherwise it could curdle. Itâs well worth the effort once itâs on a bed of fluffy basmati rice!
9. Creamy Chicken Soup
You definitely donât need to be under the weather to appreciate how warming our
Creamy Chicken Soup
is. A certified hug in a bowl, itâs a wonder that this dreamy broth is so silky and comforting without a single dairy ingredient.Â
Instead of using cheese or cream, weâve used a rich combination of stock, herbs and veggies and let the flavours do the talking for themselves. Weâve used chopped up boneless chicken thighs in our soup because we think theyâre extra tasty and fall-off-the-fork tender when stewed, but you can use chopped chicken breast if youâd prefer.
You can find the full recipe for this hearty winter-warmer in our fourth cookbook,
Pinch of Nom: Comfort Food
. (Psst! If you fancy the cosiness of leaving this one to simmer, or you need it ready in a jiffy, youâll find slow cooker and pressure cooker versions of our recipe on page 154.).
10. Creamy Chicken and Lemon Noodle Soup
Transform your leftover chicken breasts into a midday pick-me-up with our
Creamy Chicken and Lemon Noodle Soup
. For our ânoodlesâ, weâve added dried linguine to a zesty, garlicky broth of shredded chicken, chopped carrots, celery and onion.
The flavours here are so good, itâs unlikely youâll only want to make it when youâve got leftovers handy. When you prepare this one from fresh, poach two skinless chicken breasts for 20 minutes. You can also use the poaching liquid to make up your chicken stock â it adds a whole new level of richness!
One of the homeliest recipes from our
Family Meal Planner
, youâll love the 25 other exclusive recipes inside if you like the sound of this one. You can grab a copy
here
.
Whatâs your favourite creamy chicken recipe?
Weâd love to know which creamy chicken dish you rustle up! Join the discussion over in our
Facebook group
where we have almost 1 million members waiting to support you on your slimming journey.
Did you know that you can now share your hints, tips, quotes and photos in our
PON Gallery
too? Weâd highly recommend going for a scroll through the submissions weâve had so far if youâre looking for some inspiration for dinner tonight! | |||||||||
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# Our Top 10 Creamy Chicken Dinners
Everyone knows our worst-kept secret: we LOVE creamy chicken recipes! It all started with our [Creamy Garlic Chicken](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-garlic-chicken/) taking the [Pinch of Nom Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/pinchofnom/?source_id=972824139466662) by storm after it was published. Four ([nearly five\!](https://pinchofnom.com/products/enjoy/)) cookbooks later, we still canât resist the velvety texture of a creamy dish. With garlicky, tomatoey *and* fiery dinners in our creamy chicken catalogue, itâs not hard to understand why.
While our silkier dishes might *seem* indulgent, weâve found ways of making sure our home-cooked sauces are luxuriously thick without a pot of cream in sight. If there were a âstarter packâ ingredient for preparing (slimming-friendly!) creamy chicken dishes, weâd recommend having reduced-fat cream cheese handy.
From noodle soups to curries, itâs a match made in heaven paired with tender chicken chunks in so many of the recipes on this list.
*This post contains affiliate links.* [*Find out*](https://pinchofnom.com/about-us/#disclosures) *what this means.*
## 1\. Creamy Garlic Chicken
Nothing says âcomfortâ quite like our hugely popular [Creamy Garlic Chicken](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-garlic-chicken/) recipe. An instant winner of a chicken dinner from our [first cookbook](https://pinchofnom.com/products/our-first-cookbook/) (*Pinch of Nom: 100 Slimming Home-style Recipes* is available to buy [here](https://pinchofnom.com/products/our-first-cookbook/)), it wouldnât be right to sum up our top creamy chicken dishes without it.
The base of our sauce is rich with sautĂ©d onions, mushrooms, garlic and punchy Dijon mustard. Once thatâs flavoursome and bubbling away in chicken stock, itâs time for the magic ingredient: reduced-fat cream cheese. Stir until there are no lumps remaining (this part of the recipe is *so* satisfying!).
When youâre ready to plate up, a sprinkling of chopped chives and paprika is a must.
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-garlic-chicken/)
A [batch-cook wonder,](https://pinchofnom.com/category/batch-cook/) the beauty of this recipe is in its versatility. Weâre partial to having ours over a bed of fresh tagliatelle, but you can enjoy yours with hearty [Creamy Mashed Potatoes](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-mashed-potatoes/) or a light portion of steamed veggies if youâd prefer.
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-mashed-potatoes/)
## 2\. Creamy Tomato Chicken
Bright orange and brimming with colourful veggies, itâs hard to miss our [Creamy Tomato Chicken](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-tomato-chicken/). To save some time, weâd recommend chopping your cherry tomatoes, peppers and onions before you start cooking.
Pop the cherry tomato halves in the oven to bake until theyâre browned and irresistibly juicy. That way, when theyâre stirred into the pot with our herby cream cheese sauce and fresh basil, they add a gorgeous burst of sweetness to your dish.
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-tomato-chicken/)
When it comes to rustling up a creamy dish with lots of freshly-chopped herbs and veggies, weâd recommend using [a large frying pan with a lid](https://pinchofnom.com/product/B09GVP7S12/UK/pincofnom-21/). Having a lid seals in the heat nicely, so your cooking is more [energy efficient](https://pinchofnom.com/tips-for-an-eco-friendly-kitchen/).
[](https://pinchofnom.com/product/B09GVP7S12/UK/pincofnom-21/)
## 3\. Creamy Pesto Chicken
Another Italian-inspired cream-based creation, our [Creamy Pesto Chicken](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-pesto-chicken/) is a delightfully simple way to bring the taste of a Genovese holiday home. While weâve gone green on green with a few tablespoons of green pesto and a helping of fine green beans, the sun-dried tomatoes break it up with a pop of red and their moreish tart flavour.
Donât worry if you canât find sun-dried tomatoes at your local supermarket; jarred tomatoes or cherry tomatoes will work just as well.
If youâre looking to make this [freezer-friendly](https://pinchofnom.com/category/freezable/) one-pot stretch a little further, thereâs plenty of luxurious sauce to go around. Maximise [your budget](https://pinchofnom.com/how-to-make-family-meal-planning-affordable/) by stirring in any purposeless veggies sitting in your fridge into the pan, and freeze the extra nutritious portions.
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-pesto-chicken/)
## 4\. Creamy Tarragon Chicken
Our [Creamy Tarragon Chicken](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-tarragon-chicken/) never fails to impress dinner guests. Weâve blended velvety reduced-fat cream cheese with mustard and bursts of aromatic tarragon, to give our chicken a touch of decadence for far fewer calories than youâd expect (only 233 per serving!).
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-tarragon-chicken/)
If youâre unsure whatâs best to pair with these elegant flavours, our [Garlic Green Beans](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/garlic-green-beans/) would complement your plateful nicely. Plus, they wonât overpower any additional mash or [Roast Potatoes](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/roast-potatoes/) if you want to serve a heartier dinner.
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/garlic-green-beans/)
## 5\. Creamy Fajita Chicken
Spice up your midweek menu with our [Creamy Fajita Chicken](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-fajita-chicken/). A slimming-friendly love letter to fajita flavours, our blend of reduced-fat cream cheese, peppers, onions and peppers comes in nice and light at 304 calories per serving.
To seal the flavours into the chicken breasts, keep an eye on them and flip them so that they turn golden on both sides.
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-fajita-chicken/)
Youâll want to simmer your ingredients in the pan covered with a lid, to make sure your chicken is cooked throughout. If you donât have a lid, covering the pan with a sheet of [tin foil](https://pinchofnom.com/product/B08GJLMZXB/UK/pincofnom-21/) can make for a thrifty alternative.
[](https://pinchofnom.com/product/B08GJLMZXB/UK/pincofnom-21/)
Finish with a garnish of fresh coriander leaves to turn the [Mexican-style flavours](https://pinchofnom.com/our-favourite-recipes-for-a-mexican-inspired-fakeaway-night/) up a notch.
## 6\. Creamy Lemon Chicken
A [comfort-filled](https://pinchofnom.com/products/comfort-food/) dish you can have ready in a pinch, our [Creamy Lemon Chicken](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-lemon-chicken/) brings ultra-satisfying, tart citrus flavours to the dinner table. Weâve worked low-fat cream cheese and chicken stock together until theyâre so devilishly thick and creamy, youâd be forgiven for thinking weâd sneaked in a dollop of full-fat double cream.
Not to be knocked until youâve tried it, donât be shy with black pepper seasoning! It really enhances the zestiness.
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-lemon-chicken/)
## 7\. Creamy Red Thai Curry
If youâve never tried cream cheese in a curry, our [Creamy Red Thai Curry](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-red-thai-curry/) is a delectable place to start. Weâve cut the calories by preparing a homemade curry paste using signature Thai-style ingredients, including intense ginger and aromatic lemongrass. With crunchy baby corn, onions and peppers, itâs brimming with colourful veggies in a vibrant sauce.
Cream cheese isnât the only ingredient that gives this chicken dinner its silkiness. While weâve used Alpro Lightâs dairy-free coconut drink, you can rummage in your [store cupboard](https://pinchofnom.com/essential-store-cupboard-ingredients/) for a tinned variety instead. Just be sure to adjust the calories accordingly, if youâre counting.
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-red-thai-curry/)
## 8\. Creamy Chicken Curry
Curry night just got a whole lot richer thanks to our [Creamy Chicken Curry](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-curry/) recipe. Jam-packed with nutritious diced peppers, mangetout, baby corn, onions, mushrooms and more, working your way towards 5-a-day has never tasted so good.
To unlock the indulgence that keeps us coming back to this [fakeaway](https://pinchofnom.com/category/food/fakeaways/) favourite, weâve used fat-free Greek yoghurt rather than cream cheese.
Youâll need to keep an eye on your yoghurt once youâve popped it in the pan â keep stirring regularly on a low heat, otherwise it could curdle. Itâs well worth the effort once itâs on a bed of fluffy basmati rice\!
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-curry/)
## 9\. Creamy Chicken Soup
You definitely donât need to be under the weather to appreciate how warming our [Creamy Chicken Soup](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-soup/) is. A certified hug in a bowl, itâs a wonder that this dreamy broth is so silky and comforting without a single dairy ingredient.
Instead of using cheese or cream, weâve used a rich combination of stock, herbs and veggies and let the flavours do the talking for themselves. Weâve used chopped up boneless chicken thighs in our soup because we think theyâre extra tasty and fall-off-the-fork tender when stewed, but you can use chopped chicken breast if youâd prefer.
You can find the full recipe for this hearty winter-warmer in our fourth cookbook, [Pinch of Nom: Comfort Food](https://pinchofnom.com/products/comfort-food/). (Psst! If you fancy the cosiness of leaving this one to simmer, or you need it ready in a jiffy, youâll find slow cooker and pressure cooker versions of our recipe on page 154.).
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-soup/)
## 10\. Creamy Chicken and Lemon Noodle Soup
Transform your leftover chicken breasts into a midday pick-me-up with our [Creamy Chicken and Lemon Noodle Soup](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-and-lemon-noodle-soup/). For our ânoodlesâ, weâve added dried linguine to a zesty, garlicky broth of shredded chicken, chopped carrots, celery and onion.
The flavours here are so good, itâs unlikely youâll only want to make it when youâve got leftovers handy. When you prepare this one from fresh, poach two skinless chicken breasts for 20 minutes. You can also use the poaching liquid to make up your chicken stock â it adds a whole new level of richness\!
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-and-lemon-noodle-soup/)
One of the homeliest recipes from our [Family Meal Planner](https://pinchofnom.com/products/family-meal-planner/), youâll love the 25 other exclusive recipes inside if you like the sound of this one. You can grab a copy [here](https://pinchofnom.com/products/family-meal-planner/).
[](https://pinchofnom.com/products/family-meal-planner/)
## Whatâs your favourite creamy chicken recipe?
Weâd love to know which creamy chicken dish you rustle up! Join the discussion over in our [Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/pinchofnom) where we have almost 1 million members waiting to support you on your slimming journey.
Did you know that you can now share your hints, tips, quotes and photos in our [PON Gallery](https://pinchofnom.com/gallery/) too? Weâd highly recommend going for a scroll through the submissions weâve had so far if youâre looking for some inspiration for dinner tonight\!
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Everyone knows our worst-kept secret: we LOVE creamy chicken recipes! It all started with our [Creamy Garlic Chicken](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-garlic-chicken/) taking the [Pinch of Nom Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/pinchofnom/?source_id=972824139466662) by storm after it was published. Four ([nearly five\!](https://pinchofnom.com/products/enjoy/)) cookbooks later, we still canât resist the velvety texture of a creamy dish. With garlicky, tomatoey *and* fiery dinners in our creamy chicken catalogue, itâs not hard to understand why.
While our silkier dishes might *seem* indulgent, weâve found ways of making sure our home-cooked sauces are luxuriously thick without a pot of cream in sight. If there were a âstarter packâ ingredient for preparing (slimming-friendly!) creamy chicken dishes, weâd recommend having reduced-fat cream cheese handy.
From noodle soups to curries, itâs a match made in heaven paired with tender chicken chunks in so many of the recipes on this list.
*This post contains affiliate links.* [*Find out*](https://pinchofnom.com/about-us/#disclosures) *what this means.*
## 1\. Creamy Garlic Chicken
Nothing says âcomfortâ quite like our hugely popular [Creamy Garlic Chicken](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-garlic-chicken/) recipe. An instant winner of a chicken dinner from our [first cookbook](https://pinchofnom.com/products/our-first-cookbook/) (*Pinch of Nom: 100 Slimming Home-style Recipes* is available to buy [here](https://pinchofnom.com/products/our-first-cookbook/)), it wouldnât be right to sum up our top creamy chicken dishes without it.
The base of our sauce is rich with sautĂ©d onions, mushrooms, garlic and punchy Dijon mustard. Once thatâs flavoursome and bubbling away in chicken stock, itâs time for the magic ingredient: reduced-fat cream cheese. Stir until there are no lumps remaining (this part of the recipe is *so* satisfying!).
When youâre ready to plate up, a sprinkling of chopped chives and paprika is a must.
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-garlic-chicken/)
A [batch-cook wonder,](https://pinchofnom.com/category/batch-cook/) the beauty of this recipe is in its versatility. Weâre partial to having ours over a bed of fresh tagliatelle, but you can enjoy yours with hearty [Creamy Mashed Potatoes](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-mashed-potatoes/) or a light portion of steamed veggies if youâd prefer.
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-mashed-potatoes/)
## 2\. Creamy Tomato Chicken
Bright orange and brimming with colourful veggies, itâs hard to miss our [Creamy Tomato Chicken](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-tomato-chicken/). To save some time, weâd recommend chopping your cherry tomatoes, peppers and onions before you start cooking.
Pop the cherry tomato halves in the oven to bake until theyâre browned and irresistibly juicy. That way, when theyâre stirred into the pot with our herby cream cheese sauce and fresh basil, they add a gorgeous burst of sweetness to your dish.
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-tomato-chicken/)
When it comes to rustling up a creamy dish with lots of freshly-chopped herbs and veggies, weâd recommend using [a large frying pan with a lid](https://pinchofnom.com/product/B09GVP7S12/UK/pincofnom-21/). Having a lid seals in the heat nicely, so your cooking is more [energy efficient](https://pinchofnom.com/tips-for-an-eco-friendly-kitchen/).
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## 3\. Creamy Pesto Chicken
Another Italian-inspired cream-based creation, our [Creamy Pesto Chicken](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-pesto-chicken/) is a delightfully simple way to bring the taste of a Genovese holiday home. While weâve gone green on green with a few tablespoons of green pesto and a helping of fine green beans, the sun-dried tomatoes break it up with a pop of red and their moreish tart flavour.
Donât worry if you canât find sun-dried tomatoes at your local supermarket; jarred tomatoes or cherry tomatoes will work just as well.
If youâre looking to make this [freezer-friendly](https://pinchofnom.com/category/freezable/) one-pot stretch a little further, thereâs plenty of luxurious sauce to go around. Maximise [your budget](https://pinchofnom.com/how-to-make-family-meal-planning-affordable/) by stirring in any purposeless veggies sitting in your fridge into the pan, and freeze the extra nutritious portions.
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-pesto-chicken/)
## 4\. Creamy Tarragon Chicken
Our [Creamy Tarragon Chicken](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-tarragon-chicken/) never fails to impress dinner guests. Weâve blended velvety reduced-fat cream cheese with mustard and bursts of aromatic tarragon, to give our chicken a touch of decadence for far fewer calories than youâd expect (only 233 per serving!).
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-tarragon-chicken/)
If youâre unsure whatâs best to pair with these elegant flavours, our [Garlic Green Beans](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/garlic-green-beans/) would complement your plateful nicely. Plus, they wonât overpower any additional mash or [Roast Potatoes](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/roast-potatoes/) if you want to serve a heartier dinner.
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/garlic-green-beans/)
## 5\. Creamy Fajita Chicken
Spice up your midweek menu with our [Creamy Fajita Chicken](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-fajita-chicken/). A slimming-friendly love letter to fajita flavours, our blend of reduced-fat cream cheese, peppers, onions and peppers comes in nice and light at 304 calories per serving.
To seal the flavours into the chicken breasts, keep an eye on them and flip them so that they turn golden on both sides.
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-fajita-chicken/)
Youâll want to simmer your ingredients in the pan covered with a lid, to make sure your chicken is cooked throughout. If you donât have a lid, covering the pan with a sheet of [tin foil](https://pinchofnom.com/product/B08GJLMZXB/UK/pincofnom-21/) can make for a thrifty alternative.
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Finish with a garnish of fresh coriander leaves to turn the [Mexican-style flavours](https://pinchofnom.com/our-favourite-recipes-for-a-mexican-inspired-fakeaway-night/) up a notch.
## 6\. Creamy Lemon Chicken
A [comfort-filled](https://pinchofnom.com/products/comfort-food/) dish you can have ready in a pinch, our [Creamy Lemon Chicken](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-lemon-chicken/) brings ultra-satisfying, tart citrus flavours to the dinner table. Weâve worked low-fat cream cheese and chicken stock together until theyâre so devilishly thick and creamy, youâd be forgiven for thinking weâd sneaked in a dollop of full-fat double cream.
Not to be knocked until youâve tried it, donât be shy with black pepper seasoning! It really enhances the zestiness.
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-lemon-chicken/)
## 7\. Creamy Red Thai Curry
If youâve never tried cream cheese in a curry, our [Creamy Red Thai Curry](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-red-thai-curry/) is a delectable place to start. Weâve cut the calories by preparing a homemade curry paste using signature Thai-style ingredients, including intense ginger and aromatic lemongrass. With crunchy baby corn, onions and peppers, itâs brimming with colourful veggies in a vibrant sauce.
Cream cheese isnât the only ingredient that gives this chicken dinner its silkiness. While weâve used Alpro Lightâs dairy-free coconut drink, you can rummage in your [store cupboard](https://pinchofnom.com/essential-store-cupboard-ingredients/) for a tinned variety instead. Just be sure to adjust the calories accordingly, if youâre counting.
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-red-thai-curry/)
## 8\. Creamy Chicken Curry
Curry night just got a whole lot richer thanks to our [Creamy Chicken Curry](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-curry/) recipe. Jam-packed with nutritious diced peppers, mangetout, baby corn, onions, mushrooms and more, working your way towards 5-a-day has never tasted so good.
To unlock the indulgence that keeps us coming back to this [fakeaway](https://pinchofnom.com/category/food/fakeaways/) favourite, weâve used fat-free Greek yoghurt rather than cream cheese.
Youâll need to keep an eye on your yoghurt once youâve popped it in the pan â keep stirring regularly on a low heat, otherwise it could curdle. Itâs well worth the effort once itâs on a bed of fluffy basmati rice\!
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-curry/)
## 9\. Creamy Chicken Soup
You definitely donât need to be under the weather to appreciate how warming our [Creamy Chicken Soup](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-soup/) is. A certified hug in a bowl, itâs a wonder that this dreamy broth is so silky and comforting without a single dairy ingredient.
Instead of using cheese or cream, weâve used a rich combination of stock, herbs and veggies and let the flavours do the talking for themselves. Weâve used chopped up boneless chicken thighs in our soup because we think theyâre extra tasty and fall-off-the-fork tender when stewed, but you can use chopped chicken breast if youâd prefer.
You can find the full recipe for this hearty winter-warmer in our fourth cookbook, [Pinch of Nom: Comfort Food](https://pinchofnom.com/products/comfort-food/). (Psst! If you fancy the cosiness of leaving this one to simmer, or you need it ready in a jiffy, youâll find slow cooker and pressure cooker versions of our recipe on page 154.).
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-soup/)
## 10\. Creamy Chicken and Lemon Noodle Soup
Transform your leftover chicken breasts into a midday pick-me-up with our [Creamy Chicken and Lemon Noodle Soup](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-and-lemon-noodle-soup/). For our ânoodlesâ, weâve added dried linguine to a zesty, garlicky broth of shredded chicken, chopped carrots, celery and onion.
The flavours here are so good, itâs unlikely youâll only want to make it when youâve got leftovers handy. When you prepare this one from fresh, poach two skinless chicken breasts for 20 minutes. You can also use the poaching liquid to make up your chicken stock â it adds a whole new level of richness\!
[](https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-and-lemon-noodle-soup/)
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## Whatâs your favourite creamy chicken recipe?
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