Chicken With Shrimp Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken With Shrimp Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half and trimmed; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon chopped onion; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic; 1 cup chicken broth; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves; 2 ounces small, cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

Servings: persons

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half and trimmed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
1 cup chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2 ounces small, cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

1
Place chicken breasts on a cutting board, and pound thin with a mallet.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onions and garlic. Place chicken in skillet and brown on both sides. Add 1 cup chicken broth, reduce heat to medium low; cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
3
Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Gradually stir in flour, stirring until smooth. Increase heat to medium, and cook briefly until thickened. Stir in milk, lime juice, and tomato paste; cook until it begins to thicken, about 25 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth to thin sauce, and warm through. Remove from heat, and stir in rosemary and shrimp.
4
To serve, remove chicken, onions, and garlic to plates with a slotted spoon, and top with sauce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half and trimmed, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon chopped onion, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Shrimp Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken With Shrimp Sauce

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