Creamy Chicken in White Sauce

Chicken in white sauce served in a white bowl with a golden spoon.

Make this delicious creamy chicken in white sauce in just 15-20 minutes with 4 ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings people

Calories 187kcal

Author Kristi

Equipment

1 Medium Saucepan
1 Whisk or wooden spoon
1 Measuring cups and spoons set

Ingredients

3 cups cooked chicken about 1 ½ pounds
2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
2 tablespoon flour
1½ cups milk I use skim or 2% milk
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Instructions

Add oil to a medium saucepan. Heat oil over medium heat.
Whisk in flour, salt, and pepper to make a roux.
Whisk milk into the flour and oil mixture. Increase heat to medium high. Stir frequently, being sure to stir along the bottom of the pan to keep the flour from settling.
When the sauce starts to bubble, reduce heat to medium and continue to cook until the sauce thickens.
Stir in chicken. Heat through and serve.

Notes

* Nutrition information is estimated using a database that this writer is not responsible for. Exact nutritional information is dependent on a variety of factors like exact ingredients and amounts used, serving size, etc.

Stir the sauce frequently to keep the flour from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
The sauce can be made a few hours ahead of time.
Let leftovers come to room temperature before storing in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Check out the complete post for recipe variation ideas and ways to serve it.

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