Best 8 Cheesy Chicken And Chive Sauce Recipes

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Crispy golden brown chicken and tender-savory chives smothered in a creamy velvety cheese sauce is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. This cheesy chicken and chive sauce recipe is easy to make in just a few simple steps, with a handful of ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. With its explosion of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings for a delicious and cheesy meal.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY CHICKEN AND CHIVE SAUCE



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This recipe is delicious, and very easy to prepare. Good for when you are in a rush, and need to get things happening in a short time frame. It goes really well with large pasta types such as fettuccini and large spirals.

Provided by BRADTHERESA

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
3 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons coarse grained prepared mustard
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until lightly browned; set aside. Melt butter in skillet, and saute garlic for 1 minute. Stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mix together cream and milk, then gradually whisk into flour mixture until smooth. Whisk in mustard. Return pan to medium heat, and stir constantly until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in chicken, Parmesan and chives. Cook, stirring, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 150.2 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 321.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHEESY CHICKEN WITH GARLIC AND CHIVES



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Cheesy Chicken with Garlic and Chives

Provided by beccaldugay

Time 30m

Yield Serves 1

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook the chicken until browned.
  • Add the garlic, kale and courgettes for about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in 2 tablespoons of water and reduce the heat to medium. Dollop in the Phillidelphia and stir gently. When it has become a creamy sauce, bring it back up to the boil and stir in the grated Parmesan.
  • Turn the heat off and stir through the chopped herbs before serving with some lemon juice.

CHICKEN WITH CHIVE SAUCE



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Browned chicken gets a pleasant flavor boost from a creamy white sauce featuring chives and mushrooms and makes a lovely presentation when served over white or wild rice. The recipe from field editor Becky Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah is easy to prepare, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup minced chives
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half cream
Pinch ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. Saute mushrooms and chives in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Stir in the flour. Gradually whisk in the broth until blended. Stir in the cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened., Return chicken to the pan; turn to coat. Cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.

CHIVE & ONION CHEESY CHICKEN & PASTA



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We're betting this cheesy chicken and pasta dish is going to be a new weeknight favorite at your house. (Good thing it's so simple to make!)

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
8 oz. mafalda (mini lasagna noodles), uncooked
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA

Steps:

  • Cook chicken and noodles in large pan of boiling water 8 min. or until chicken is done and noodles are tender, adding spinach to the boiling water for the last 6 min.; drain. Return chicken mixture to pan.
  • Add cream cheese spread, broth and mayo; cook on medium-low heat 5 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly.
  • Add cheddar cheese; cook and stir 1 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

CHEESY CHICKEN AND CHIVE SAUCE



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This recipe is delicious, and very easy to prepare. Good for when you are in a rush, and need to get things happening in a short time frame. It goes really well with large pasta types such as fettuccini and large spirals.

Provided by BRADTHERESA

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
3 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons coarse grained prepared mustard
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until lightly browned; set aside. Melt butter in skillet, and saute garlic for 1 minute. Stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mix together cream and milk, then gradually whisk into flour mixture until smooth. Whisk in mustard. Return pan to medium heat, and stir constantly until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in chicken, Parmesan and chives. Cook, stirring, until heated through.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 150.2 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 321.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHEESY CHICKEN AND CHIVE SAUCE



Cheesy Chicken and Chive Sauce image

This recipe is delicious, and very easy to prepare. Good for when you are in a rush, and need to get things happening in a short time frame. It goes really well with large pasta types such as fettuccini and large spirals.

Provided by BRADTHERESA

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
3 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons coarse grained prepared mustard
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until lightly browned; set aside. Melt butter in skillet, and saute garlic for 1 minute. Stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mix together cream and milk, then gradually whisk into flour mixture until smooth. Whisk in mustard. Return pan to medium heat, and stir constantly until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in chicken, Parmesan and chives. Cook, stirring, until heated through.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 150.2 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 321.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHEESY CHICKEN AND CHIVE SAUCE



Cheesy Chicken and Chive Sauce image

This recipe is delicious, and very easy to prepare. Good for when you are in a rush, and need to get things happening in a short time frame. It goes really well with large pasta types such as fettuccini and large spirals.

Provided by BRADTHERESA

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
3 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons coarse grained prepared mustard
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until lightly browned; set aside. Melt butter in skillet, and saute garlic for 1 minute. Stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mix together cream and milk, then gradually whisk into flour mixture until smooth. Whisk in mustard. Return pan to medium heat, and stir constantly until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in chicken, Parmesan and chives. Cook, stirring, until heated through.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 150.2 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 321.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHEESY CHICKEN AND CHIVE SAUCE



Cheesy Chicken and Chive Sauce image

This recipe is delicious, and very easy to prepare. Good for when you are in a rush, and need to get things happening in a short time frame. It goes really well with large pasta types such as fettuccini and large spirals.

Provided by BRADTHERESA

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
3 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons coarse grained prepared mustard
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until lightly browned; set aside. Melt butter in skillet, and saute garlic for 1 minute. Stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mix together cream and milk, then gradually whisk into flour mixture until smooth. Whisk in mustard. Return pan to medium heat, and stir constantly until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in chicken, Parmesan and chives. Cook, stirring, until heated through.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 150.2 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 321.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • Ensure your cream sauce is thick enough by simmering it for a few minutes over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. The cheese should be melted and the sauce should coat the chicken and chives evenly.
  • For a gluten-free version of this dish, use gluten-free flour and gluten-free soy sauce.
  • This dish is also delicious with other types of pasta, such as penne or rigatoni.
  • If you don't have fresh chives, you can use dried chives. Just add them to the sauce at the same time as the garlic.
  • To make this dish even more flavorful, you can add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

Conclusion:

Cheesy Chicken and Chive Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The creamy sauce is packed with flavor and the chicken is tender and juicy. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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