Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce Recipe
Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce is a flavorful and comforting main course featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich and velvety sauce made from heavy cream, onions, garlic, and aromatic spices like paprika and cumin. Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish offers an authentic taste of Turkish cuisine that pairs beautifully with rice or bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
Sauce
- 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
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat to prepare for sautéing.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan and cook until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Season the chicken: Season 4 chicken breasts evenly with 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Cook the chicken: Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the pan and cook until they are browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Simmer with cream: Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and reduce the heat to low. Let the chicken simmer gently in the creamy sauce until fully cooked through, approximately 8-10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve warm with your choice of rice or bread.
Notes
- Serve with rice or bread for a complete meal.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preference for more or less heat.
- Chicken breasts can be substituted with turkey breasts for a variation in flavor and texture.
