Low Fat Chicken with Cream Sauce
Indulge in the creamy satisfaction of this **Low Fat Chicken with Cream Sauce**, a wholesome and flavorful dinner option that's ready in just 40 minutes! Perfectly seared boneless, skinless chicken breasts are nestled in a luscious, low-fat cream sauce made with skim milk, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic seasonings like garlic, onion, and thyme. This guilt-free recipe uses olive oil and low-sodium chicken broth to keep the calorie count in check while delivering bold, savory flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, this easy-to-make dish is a weeknight winner that pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables or a side of whole-grain rice. Whether you're sticking to a health-conscious diet or just craving creamy comfort food, this one-skillet meal is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup skim milk
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and cornstarch until smooth.
In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth mixture and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the skim milk, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme. Continue to stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for another 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Transfer the chicken to plates and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1664 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.0 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 619 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 3396 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 235.3 g | 471% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 659 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2328 mg | 50% | |
*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.
