Chicken Tenders with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Sauce

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This creamy Alfredo-type chicken dish has become a favorite of my family. My daughter requests it constantly served over bow tie pasta. You can also serve it with rice.

Submitted by Mark S.
Published on April 25, 2012
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • 2 cups chicken stock

  • ½ cup half-and-half

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • 4 teaspoons water

Directions

  1. Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken tenders in flour mixture until coated.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and keep warm.

  3. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.

  4. Pour wine into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add chicken stock and cook until sauce has reduced, about 10 minutes. Add half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice; let reduce for 10 more minutes.

  5. Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to the pan. Add chicken and allow to heat through, about 10 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Cook's Note:

Use rice flour in place of all-purpose flour for a gluten-free version. Using wine is optional.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

264 Calories
13g Fat
6g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 264
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 519mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 26g 53%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 77mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 259mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.