Chicken With Creamy Green Onion Sauce Recipe

Elevate your weeknight chicken with this unbelievably creamy and tangy green onion sauce! Ready in just 20 minutes, this simple yet elegant sauce is perfect for a family dinner or impressing guests. The vibrant green onions burst with flavor, creating a sauce that's both comforting and sophisticated. Serve it over juicy chicken breasts, asparagus, or your favorite protein!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 513.8 kcal
Protein 98g
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Ingredients for Chicken With Creamy Green Onion Sauce

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How to Make Chicken With Creamy Green Onion Sauce

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Increase heat to medium-high.
  3. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly and lightly golden (about 1 minute).
  4. Reduce heat to medium.
  5. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of chicken broth, 1/4 cup of heavy cream, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  6. Add 1/2 cup of chopped green onions and stir well to incorporate.
  7. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency (about 5-7 minutes).
  8. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt until smooth.
  9. Serve immediately over baked or sautéed chicken breasts.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

63g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chicken With Creamy Green Onion Sauce?

Chicken With Creamy Green Onion Sauce takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chicken With Creamy Green Onion Sauce?

Chicken With Creamy Green Onion Sauce has approximately 513.8 calories per serving, with about 98 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 47 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chicken With Creamy Green Onion Sauce?

The key ingredients for Chicken With Creamy Green Onion Sauce are Chicken Breasts, Butter, All Purpose Flour, Green Onion, Chicken Broth, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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