This Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce: A Flavor Delight! comes together in about 30 minutes and is a one-pan wonder. It’s a super quick and easy meal that your family will love! You can switch up the spices or veggies to suit your taste, or hey, use it as a “clean out the fridge” meal to use up those odds and ends hanging around. Trust me, your weeknight dinners just got a lot more exciting!
Ingredients Needed for Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Onion, Finely Chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Fresh Parsley for Garnish
Let’s Get Cooking!
Now that we have our ingredient list ready, let’s dive into how to make this amazing Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce!
Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or another pan over medium heat, add your olive oil. Just let it warm up until it shimmers, this could take about 2 minutes.
Sauté the Aromatics: Toss in the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. You want to sauté these until they’re fragrant and the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Just don’t burn the garlic, stir often!
Season the Chicken: While that’s happening, season both sides of your chicken breasts with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Seriously, drench them in flavor! Satisfyingly rub those spices all over.
Add the Chicken: Move the sautéed aromatics to the side of the pan and add the chicken breasts. Cook them for about 5-6 minutes on one side until nicely browned, then flip to the other side. You’re looking for that golden color, so pretty!
Create the Creamy Sauce: Now, pour in that dreamy heavy cream! Bring your pan to a simmer and then reduce the heat. Let it bubble away gently for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Make sure to scrape the yummy bits from the bottom of the pan, it all adds to the flavor!
Garnish and Serve: Once the chicken is fully cooked (about 165°F internal temperature), sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve! I like to pair this with rice or bread to soak up that amazing sauce.
Why I Love This Recipe
This is my go-to recipe when I’m short on time but want something that feels special. It’s comfort food at its finest, loaded with tons of flavor! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made this for my family, and every single time they ask for seconds. I just love how versatile it is, you can use whatever you’ve got on hand, and it always turns out delicious! My picky eater actually gave it a thumbs up, talk about a win!
If you loved this Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce, be sure to check out my hearty Turkish Bulgur Pilaf and Adana Kebab, my Lebanese Arayes Pita Pockets, or my Garlic Labneh!
Why This Recipe Works
Quick & Easy
This dish comes together in under 30 minutes perfect for busy weeknights when you really don’t have the energy to whip up anything complicated!
One-Pan Wonder
Minimal cleanup required! You’ll only need one pan for this recipe, which is fantastic when I’m trying to avoid a pile of dishes after dinner.
Customizable
The best part is that you can totally play with the ingredients to fit what you have. Don’t have heavy cream? Use half-and-half or Greek yogurt! Spare sautéed veggies from last night? Toss ’em in!
Comfort Food
It’s all about the creaminess and delightful spices. This dish is loaded with flavor and heart, making it a perfect meal for cozy family dinners.
Serving Suggestions
Want to take this dish to the next level? Here are some great serving suggestions:
- Serve the chicken over fluffy rice or zesty quinoa to soak up all that creamy goodness.
- You can also pair it with some fresh crusty bread; trust me, you’ll want to mop up every last drop of that sauce.
- A light side salad or some steamed veggies would complement this dish beautifully.
Storage and Reheating
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheating? Just warm it in the microwave or on the stovetop. Add a splash of cream or milk to keep it creamy!
- Freezer: Guys, this is actually freezer-friendly! Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Just thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
And there you have it! This Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce is delicious, quick, and works with whatever you have on hand. Seriously, it’s such a flavor delight! Happy cooking, friends! Follow us on Pinterest for daily meal inspiration!
Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce
Ingredients
Method
- In a large skillet or pan over medium heat, add olive oil and heat until it shimmers.
- Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant and the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper evenly.
- Move the sautéed aromatics to the side of the pan and add the chicken breasts, cooking for 5-6 minutes until nicely browned on one side, then flip.
- Pour in the heavy cream, bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it bubble gently for about 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Check that chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve.