Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce
Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce is a culinary delight that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich and flavorful sauce, infused with aromatic spices like paprika and cumin. This comforting dish not only awakens the senses but also brings warmth to family dinners and special occasions. With its quick preparation time, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests. Serve this delectable chicken over fluffy rice, alongside a fresh salad, or with warm pita bread for a complete meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Season the chicken breasts with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the pan and cook until browned on both sides (approximately 6-7 minutes per side).
- Pour in the heavy cream and reduce heat to low; simmer until the chicken is cooked through (about 10 minutes).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg