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Creamy Turkish Chicken

Creamy Turkish Chicken: A 30-Minute Comforting Delight

This creamy Turkish chicken is a quick, gluten-free meal that's rich in flavor and perfect for any weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breasts can substitute with turkey or firm tofu
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream can use half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 1 teaspoon paprika can substitute with smoked paprika if desired
  • 1 teaspoon cumin optional for milder flavors
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced; can use shallots for a milder taste
  • 2 cloves garlic freshly minced

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add one diced onion and two cloves of minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion turns translucent.
  3. Season 1 pound of chicken breasts with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Reduce heat to low, pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring well, and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm over rice or with bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be meal prepped by sautéing the onions and garlic a day ahead and seasoning the chicken.

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