Chicken with Saffron Béchamel Skillet
Chicken with Saffron Béchamel Skillet
Description
Looking for a restaurant-worthy dish made with minimal cleanup? This Chicken with Saffron Béchamel Skillet is your answer. Juicy chicken pieces are seared to perfection, then simmered in a luxurious saffron-infused béchamel sauce, all in one pan. The warm, golden broth boasts a touch of floral saffron magic, blanketing the chicken in a smooth and decadent sauce. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a delightful weeknight meal that feels anything but ordinary.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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In a pan, add butter, oil, and cubed chicken breasts, and saute until it starts to cook.
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Season with salt, pepper, and chicken spices.
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Set the chicken cubes aside in the pan and add sliced mushrooms.
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Saute the mushrooms until wilt and change color, mix with the chicken cubes, and remove from heat.
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After cooling down, transfer to a plastic container and refrigerate if cooking for the next day.
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In the same pan, add butter and flour, and whisk together until light golden.
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Add some saffron to one cup of milk, and add milk gradually to the pan while whisking.
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Add a cube of saffron stock or chicken stock, salt, and pepper.
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Add the cooked chicken and mushrooms and mix well. Let simmer for a while.
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Add some shredded cheese on top and place in the oven under the broiler until the cheese melts and turns golden.
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