Karen's Chicken and White Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinners with Karen's Chicken and White Sauce, a comforting one-skillet dish that's as simple as it is luxurious. This recipe features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts seasoned to perfection and smothered in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce made with a base of chicken broth and whole milk. The rich, cheesy sauce comes together effortlessly in the same skillet, soaking up all the flavorful browned bits for a restaurant-quality taste. Brightened with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish is perfect for pairing with sides like mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or crisp steamed vegetables. Quick to prep and ready in under an hour, Karen's Chicken and White Sauce is the ultimate easy yet indulgent dinner recipe that will delight your family and guests alike.
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Ingredients
- 4 units Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, until lightly golden and bubbling.
Step 4
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and whole milk, ensuring no lumps remain. Allow the mixture to simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
Step 5
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Step 6
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the white sauce over the top. Let the chicken simmer gently in the sauce for 3-4 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Step 7
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1611.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2297.1 |
| Total Fat 121.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 52.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 774.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5443.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.0g | |
| Protein 263.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 107.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1327.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 932.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories