Chicken Breasts with Shrimp Sauce

Elevate your dinner with this decadent Chicken Breasts with Shrimp Sauce recipe, where tender, pan-seared chicken meets a rich, velvety shrimp-infused cream sauce. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, paprika, and parsley, this dish combines land and sea flavors in a restaurant-quality meal that's surprisingly easy to make at home. The creamy sauce, enhanced by the sweet, succulent shrimp, comes together with a simple roux and a touch of heavy cream for luscious texture and balance. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is ideal for impressing guests or treating your family to a special occasion-worthy dinner. Serve it over fluffy rice, alongside buttery mashed potatoes, or paired with crisp, steamed vegetables for an unforgettable meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 200 grams shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to create a roux.

Step 7

Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 2 minutes to create a creamy sauce.

Step 9

In a separate medium-sized pan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

Step 10

Add the shrimp to the pan and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are fully cooked.

Step 11

Add the cooked shrimp to the creamy sauce and stir to combine.

Step 12

Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the shrimp sauce generously over the chicken.

Step 13

Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately. Pair with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1501.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2901.6

Total Fat 183.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 87.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1346.2mg	0%
Sodium 3905.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	0%
Total Sugars 0.9g
Protein 270.3g	0%

Vitamin D 364.6IU	0%
Calcium 230.5mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 2704.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.9%

Protein: 38.5%

Carbs: 2.6%