Shredded Chicken and Walnut Sauce

Elevate your dinner table with this rich and flavorful Shredded Chicken and Walnut Sauce recipe—a comforting blend of tender shredded chicken and a velvety walnut-garlic sauce infused with warm spices like cumin and paprika. This easy yet impressive dish uses pantry staples like bread crumbs, garlic, and olive oil to create a creamy, nutty sauce that perfectly envelops the shredded chicken. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for quick weeknight meals or elegant entertaining. Serve it with crusty bread, fluffy rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal. The garnish of fresh parsley adds a touch of brightness to this hearty dish, making it a must-try for walnut sauce lovers and chicken enthusiasts alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 pieces black peppercorns
• 1 cup walnuts
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 0.25 cup bread crumbs
• 0.5 cup milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground paprika
• 2 tablespoons parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium pot, place the chicken breasts, water, salt, and black peppercorns. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. Remove the chicken and set aside to cool. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid.

Step 3

Once cooled, shred the chicken into thin, even pieces using a fork or your hands.

Step 4

In a food processor, add the walnuts, garlic cloves, and bread crumbs. Pulse until the mixture resembles a coarse paste.

Step 5

Add the milk and reserved chicken broth to the walnut mixture in the processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, then set aside.

Step 6

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground cumin and paprika, stirring for about 30 seconds to release their aromas.

Step 7

Pour the walnut sauce into the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, to warm the sauce and allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a little more milk or chicken broth, 1 tablespoon at a time.

Step 10

Serve the shredded chicken and walnut sauce warm, garnished with parsley if desired. Pair with rice, bread, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1862.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1820.8

Total Fat 123.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 59.4g
Cholesterol 306.8mg	0%
Sodium 3454.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g	0%
Total Sugars 11.9g
Protein 138.1g	0%

Vitamin D 57.2IU	0%
Calcium 474.4mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 1976.2mg	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: 59.9%

Protein: 29.8%

Carbs: 10.3%