Low Fat Chicken with Cream Sauce
Indulge in a creamy yet guilt-free dinner with this Low Fat Chicken with Cream Sauce! Tender, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are seared to juicy perfection and then enveloped in a luscious, lightened-up sauce made with skim milk, low-sodium chicken broth, and a touch of Parmesan cheese. Flavored with aromatic garlic, onion powder, and a hint of thyme, this dish delivers all the comforting richness of a traditional cream sauce without the extra calories. Ready in just 40 minutes and garnished with fresh parsley for a bright finish, it’s a healthy, satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners alike. Serve it with steamed vegetables or whole-grain pasta for a balanced, nourishing plate everyone will love.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup skim milk
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Step 3
Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and cornstarch until smooth.
Step 5
In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth mixture and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the skim milk, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme. Continue to stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 7
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for another 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Step 8
Transfer the chicken to plates and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1264.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1664.2 |
| Total Fat 60.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 618.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3395.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.5g | |
| Protein 235.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 114.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 659.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2327.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories