Savory Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce
A delightful dish that combines Turkish flavors with a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Stir and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, mixing it into the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Can be served with rice, couscous, or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg