Chicken Breasts with Shrimp Sauce

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Elevate your dinner with this decadent Chicken Breasts with Shrimp Sauce recipe, where tender, pan-seared chicken meets a rich, velvety shrimp-infused cream sauce. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, paprika, and parsley, this dish combines land and sea flavors in a restaurant-quality meal that's surprisingly easy to make at home. The creamy sauce, enhanced by the sweet, succulent shrimp, comes together with a simple roux and a touch of heavy cream for luscious texture and balance. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is ideal for impressing guests or treating your family to a special occasion-worthy dinner. Serve it over fluffy rice, alongside buttery mashed potatoes, or paired with crisp, steamed vegetables for an unforgettable meal.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 45 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 200 grams shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

📝 Instructions

13 steps

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

5. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

6. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to create a roux.

7. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

8. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 2 minutes to create a creamy sauce.

9. In a separate medium-sized pan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

10. Add the shrimp to the pan and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are fully cooked.

11. Add the cooked shrimp to the creamy sauce and stir to combine.

12. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the shrimp sauce generously over the chicken.

13. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately. Pair with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (374.6g)

Calories		723
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		45.3 g	58%
	Saturated Fat	22.1 g	110%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		337 mg	112%
Sodium		870 mg	38%
Total Carbohydrate		4.5 g	2%
	Dietary Fiber	0.4 g	1%
	Total Sugars	0.4 g
Protein		67.4 g	135%
Vitamin D		2.4 mcg	12%
Calcium		55 mg	4%
Iron		2.2 mg	12%
Potassium		678 mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1627 cal (58.5%%)

Protein: 1081 cal (38.9%%)

Carbs: 73 cal (2.6%%)