Description
Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce is a rich, comforting one-pan dinner made with tender chicken, warm spices, and a silky herb-flecked cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for guests, this flavorful dish pairs beautifully with rice or warm bread.
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
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Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
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Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Season chicken breasts with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper on both sides.
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Add chicken to the skillet and cook 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Pour in heavy cream and gently stir to combine.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F).
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm over rice or with crusty bread.
Notes
You can substitute turkey breast for chicken.
For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
For dairy-free, use full-fat coconut milk.
If chicken breasts are thick, slice them in half lengthwise for faster cooking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg