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Rich in protein and calcium, creamy chicken dish
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Creamy Chicken Sauté (180 g) has 297 calories. That works out to 165 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.8 g of carbs, 29.7 g of protein, 16.6 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 11.2 mg of B3 covers 70% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Creamy Chicken Sauté is a skillet dish of bite-sized chicken pieces cooked until golden and coated in a rich, smooth cream sauce. It is a familiar home-style preparation rather than a dish with one clear point of origin; ingredients such as mushrooms, onion or herbs can vary by recipe.
The mild, savoury sauce and tender chicken make it a comforting main course. Serve it with rice, pasta, potatoes or crusty bread, with a crisp salad alongside to balance the richness. It offers plenty of protein, while the creamy sauce makes the meal more substantial. For a lighter version, use less cream and add mushrooms or other vegetables.
Selected: 100 g
165
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
3.2g
· 1% DV
Protein
16.5g
· 33% DV
Fat
9.2g
· 12% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 8% · Protein 41% · Fat 51%
Vitamins
B3
6.2mg · 39% DV
B6
0.45mg · 26% DV
B5
0.85mg · 17% DV
B12
0.38µg · 16% DV
Minerals
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
160mg · 23% DV
Sodium
320mg · 14% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 165 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.4:1).
To make Creamy Chicken Sauté, brown bite-sized chicken pieces in a hot pan, then lower the heat and stir in cream and seasonings until the sauce coats the chicken. Avoid crowding the pan so the chicken browns instead of stewing.
Creamy Chicken Sauté is made with chicken, cream, cooking fat, salt, and pepper. Garlic, onion, mushrooms, and herbs are common additions, but recipes vary; add vegetables after browning the chicken so they do not prevent it from searing.
The chicken in Creamy Chicken Sauté is usually tough because it has been overcooked. Cut the pieces to a similar size, brown them briefly, and finish cooking them in the sauce only until done rather than leaving them to simmer for too long.
Keep the cream from curdling in Creamy Chicken Sauté by lowering the heat before adding it and avoiding a rapid boil. Add acidic ingredients sparingly, since lemon juice or tomatoes can make a hot cream sauce split.
Yes, milk can replace cream in Creamy Chicken Sauté, but the sauce will be thinner and less rich. To help it cling to the chicken, whisk a little flour or cornstarch into cold milk before adding it to the pan.
Creamy Chicken Sauté pairs well with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread, all of which work with its sauce. Serve it with a green salad or steamed vegetables to add a fresh contrast.
Yes, you can freeze Creamy Chicken Sauté, although the cream sauce may separate slightly after thawing. Freeze it in an airtight container, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat gently while stirring; avoid bringing the sauce to a hard boil.
Creamy Chicken Sauté keeps for about three days in the refrigerator when stored promptly in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat until hot throughout, rather than repeatedly warming and cooling the whole batch.
Yes, mushrooms are a popular addition to Creamy Chicken Sauté. Brown them in the pan before adding the cream so their moisture cooks off and the sauce does not become watery; return the chicken to the pan to finish the dish.
Thicken the sauce for Creamy Chicken Sauté by simmering it gently until some liquid evaporates. If it still needs body, stir in a small slurry of cornstarch and cold water, then heat briefly until the sauce thickens.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.