Poached Chicken Breasts With Dill Pickle Sauce

Name: Poached Chicken Breasts With Dill Pickle Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery ribs, diced; 1 onion, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2/3 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 pinch ground cloves; 1 pinch ground allspice; 1 pinch pepper; 1/3 cup pickle, diced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon salt
2 carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground allspice
1 pinch pepper
1/3 cup pickle, diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1
In shallow saucepan, bring 3 cups water and salt to boil.
2
Add carrots, celery, onion and bay leaf; cook for 4 minutes or until tender. Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to bowl; set aside.
3
Add chicken to pan; bring to simmer.
4
Cover and simmer over medium-low heat, turning once, for about 12 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
5
Discard bay leaf.
6
With slotted spoon, transfer chicken to serving plate and keep warm.
7
In small bowl, mix together sour cream, flour, lemon juice, allspice, cloves and pepper.
8
Pour 3/4 cup poaching liquid into small saucepan; whisk in sour cream mixture.
9
Bring to simmer; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until thickened.
10
Add pickle and reserved diced vegetables; return to simmer. Stir in all but 2 tsp of the parsley; pour over chicken.
11
Sprinkle with remaining parsley.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon salt, 2 carrots, diced, 2 celery ribs, diced, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Poached Chicken Breasts With Dill Pickle Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!