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Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce

Turkish chicken with creamy white sauce features pan-seared chicken breasts in a smoked paprika and cumin cream sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Warm Olive Oil:

    Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  • Sauté Onion and Garlic:

    Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until they become translucent.

  • Season Chicken Breasts:

    Season both sides of the chicken breasts with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

  • Sear Chicken Golden:

    Place the chicken in the pan and sear until golden brown on each side.

  • Simmer with Cream:

    Add the heavy cream and let it simmer gently until the chicken is fully cooked.

  • Top with Parsley:

    Top with fresh parsley before serving.
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