Description
A comforting Turkish-inspired dish with tender chicken simmered in a velvety white sauce, infused with garlic, onions, and paprika, and finished with fresh parsley for brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g Chicken Breast, cut into strips
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in olive oil.
- Combine Ingredients: Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In the same skillet, melt butter, then sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Assemble the Dish: Sprinkle flour into the pan, stirring to create a smooth paste. Slowly pour in chicken broth, whisking to avoid lumps.
- Cook to Perfection: Add cream, paprika, and adjust salt if needed. Stir until sauce thickens. Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and taste for seasoning.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- If sauce thickens too much, whisk in a splash of broth or warm water.
- Fresh herbs are key to balancing the richness.
- For a lighter version, swap cream with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Turkish chicken, creamy white sauce, Mediterranean chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner