CHICKEN IN WHITE SAUCE // easy chicken dinner recipe // great with rice or pasta!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and adds protein.

chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are more economical and flavorful.

Season 5 chicken thighs with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper, rubbing the seasoning all over the chicken.

Set the pot on high heat and add the chicken to the pot without adding oil, allowing the fat from the chicken to render.

Cook the chicken on one side for about 7 minutes, then flip to the other side and cook for another 5 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the pot.

In the same pot, add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter and let it melt.

Add 1 cup of chopped onion and 2 tablespoons of minced garlic; stir and let them sauté until fragrant.

Add 1 tablespoon of flour and stir, cooking the flour in the butter for about 1 minute while stirring continuously.

Add 2 cups of water and stir well.

Add 2 teaspoons of chicken bouillon powder and another 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper; stir again.

Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and let it cook for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, open the pot and move the chicken around to prevent sticking.

Add 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream and let it simmer for another 3 minutes, spooning some of the liquid over the chicken as it simmers.

Taste the sauce and add more white pepper if desired, or hot pepper for extra heat.

Finish by sprinkling minced parsley over the chicken.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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