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Chicken and Vegetable in Cream Sauce

Recipe by KQED

A quick, stovetop chicken and vegetable dish finished with a silky cream sauce. Inspired by Jacques Pepin, this recipe mimics a chicken pot pie filling without the crust, using potato starch for rapid thickening and minimal fat for a low‑calorie, high‑protein meal.

EasyAmericanServes 2

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Source Video
8m
Prep
18m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
36m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$7.75
Total cost
$3.88
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Cooking the carrot first to keep it crisp
  • Adding the potato starch slurry correctly – it thickens instantly
  • Incorporating the cream without boiling vigorously

Safety Warnings

  • Use a pot holder when handling the hot skillet.
  • Steam from the simmering sauce can cause burns – keep face away while stirring.

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