Chicken Parmesan Sauce Recipe

Elevate your chicken parmesan (try it with recipe #24503!) or enjoy this luscious sauce in savory patty shells or over toast for a delightful twist on chicken a la king. This classic recipe, adapted from a beloved Sunset cookbook, delivers rich, cheesy flavor in just 25 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight meal!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 338.7 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken Parmesan Sauce

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How to Make Chicken Parmesan Sauce

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 2 tablespoons chopped pimentos.
  2. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
  4. Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk and 1 cup chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Stir in 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken and 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Heat through, stirring gently, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

57g

Carbs

3g