Low Sodium Chicken with Creamy Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this mouthwatering Low Sodium Chicken with Creamy Sauce, a heart-healthy twist on a classic comfort dish. Juicy, golden-brown chicken breasts are seasoned with aromatic oregano and pepper, then simmered in a velvety, low-sodium sauce made with garlic, fresh lemon juice, and just the right touch of heavy cream. The sauce, enriched with low-sodium chicken broth and unsalted butter, strikes the perfect balance of creamy and zesty while keeping your sodium intake in check. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor, this dish is perfect paired with steamed vegetables or fluffy rice. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a wholesome and flavorful addition to your repertoire of low-sodium recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoons Dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with ground black pepper and dried oregano on both sides.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and stir to combine, cooking for an additional 1 minute.

Step 7

Gradually whisk in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 8

Add the butter to the skillet and stir until melted, then add the heavy cream and fresh lemon juice.

Step 9

Simmer the sauce for 5-10 minutes until it thickens, stirring occasionally.

Step 10

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chicken.

Step 11

Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 12

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot, paired with your choice of side dish such as steamed vegetables or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1186.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2106.0

Total Fat 118.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 773.6mg	0%
Sodium 642.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 19.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	0%
Total Sugars 2.1g
Protein 221.0g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 161.0mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 2067.7mg	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: 52.4%

Protein: 43.6%

Carbs: 3.9%