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Creamy Turkish Chicken

Creamy Turkish Chicken: A Cozy 30-Minute Delight

Creamy Turkish Chicken is a comforting dish that transforms simple ingredients into a delightful meal in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breasts or substitute with turkey or tofu
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika can be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Aromatics
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped; can substitute with shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by warming 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add one chopped onion and three cloves of minced garlic into the hot oil. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion turns translucent and fragrant.
  3. While the aromatics are cooking, take 1 pound of chicken breasts and coat them with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin.
  4. Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, then pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring well to combine. Allow the mixture to gently simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Once thickened, remove the skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm over rice or bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze the dish for up to 2 months.

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