Mascarpone Cheese Sauce for Chicken Breasts or Fish
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this luxurious Mascarpone Cheese Sauce, designed to complement perfectly seared chicken breasts or delicate fish fillets. Creamy mascarpone cheese blends beautifully with rich heavy cream, a hint of garlic, and a splash of bright lemon juice to create a velvety sauce that's both indulgent and easy to make. With just 10 minutes of prep and a single skillet, this recipe is a stress-free way to create an elegant meal that feels restaurant-worthy. Drizzle this flavorful sauce over your favorite protein, garnish with fresh parsley, and pair with steamed vegetables, rice, or pasta for a complete, satisfying dish. Perfect for date nights, family meals, or entertaining, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds! Keywords: mascarpone cheese sauce, creamy chicken sauce, quick dinner recipes, easy fish sauce, one-skillet meals.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup Chicken or vegetable stock
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (optional, for cooking chicken or fish)
Directions
Step 1
1. If preparing chicken breasts or fish fillets, season them with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the protein until it is fully cooked and golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side for chicken and 2-3 minutes on each side for fish. Remove from skillet and set aside, keeping warm.
Step 2
2. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and add the unsalted butter. Let it melt completely.
Step 3
3. Add the minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Step 4
4. Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it reduce slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
5. Stir in the heavy cream and mascarpone cheese. Whisk continuously to incorporate the mascarpone until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Step 6
6. Add the lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir well to combine and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 7
7. Let the sauce simmer gently for another 2-3 minutes, then remove it from the heat.
Step 8
8. Drizzle the warm mascarpone sauce over the cooked chicken breasts or fish fillets. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Step 9
9. Serve immediately with a side of steamed vegetables, rice, or pasta for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (489.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1575.2 |
| Total Fat 160.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 96.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 465.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1671.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 12.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.7g | |
| Protein 11.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 376.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 283.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories