Chicken breast in creamy white béchamel sauce

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Chicken in White Cream Sauce

Name: Chicken in White Cream Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Québécois
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 0.25 tsp nutmeg; 1 tbsp olive oil; salt and white pepper to taste; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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35 min4380 cal

A Québec home cooking staple — tender chicken in a silky white cream sauce (béchamel) with a hint of nutmeg. This is pure comfort food, the kind of dish every maman and grand-mère makes on a cold winter evening. Simple ingredients, extraordinary results.

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Nutrition Per Serving

Calories380 kcal

Protein34 g

Fat20 g

Carbs14 g

Fiber0 g

Sugar3 g

Sodium560 mg

Pro Tips

💡Whisk constantly to avoid lumps.
💡Use white pepper for a cleaner colour.
💡A pinch of nutmeg is the classic French touch.

Variations

🔄Add Gruyère cheese for a Mornay sauce.
🔄Stir in mushrooms for poulet aux champignons en sauce blanche.
🔄Add capers and lemon for a piccata-style.
🔄Use cream instead of milk for extra richness.

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