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This easy oregano sauce is creamy, herby, garlicky and has a touch of brightness from lemon zest. It takes only 5 minutes to make and transforms grilled chicken, fish or pasta into a gourmet meal.
Recipe ingredients & notes:
- You can use pre-grated or freshly grated Parmesan cheese for this sauce. Even the shelf-stable product that's sold in bottles works great in this recipe!
- For a garden-fresh herb flavor you can use finely chopped fresh oregano instead of the dried herb. (And if you have fresh oregano left, use it to make this spicy burger sauce recipe or this broccoli soup recipe!)
How to make it:
See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below!
- Melt butter in a saucepan or skillet.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream and Parmesan. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in oregano and lemon zest.
How to serve it:
This sauce is great on grilled, baked, fried or roasted chicken or seafood. It also makes a great ravioli sauce.
Here are two ways to use it with chicken:
- Option 1: Cut a chicken breast into bite-sized cubes. Toss the cubes with vegetable oil, then spread them out on a baking sheet. Cook under the broiler until the chicken is done (about 10 minutes). Serve the chicken with rice and oregano sauce for a delicious meal in minutes.
- Option 2: Pound a chicken breast to about ¼-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Coat the chicken breast with all-purpose flour on both sides. Fry in melted butter in a cast iron pan until fully cooked (about 5 minutes on each side). Serve with rice and oregano sauce.
How to store leftover sauce:
Let the sauce cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container in the fridge. Gently re-heat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
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Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how you liked it in the comments below! Thank you!
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Oregano Sauce
Creamy, herby, garlicky and with zing from lemon zest, this oregano sauce is fantastic on chicken or seafood.Makes about 1 cup.
Equipment:
- measuring cups and spoons
- knife and cutting board OR garlic press
- cheese grater (if using block cheese)
- lemon zester
- skillet or saucepan
- wooden spoon
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced or pressed through a garlic press
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese*
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano**
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (you need about 1 small lemon for that)
Instructions:
- Melt the butter in a skillet or saucepan.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chicken broth, cream and Parmesan. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens (about 4 minutes).
- Stir in the oregano and the lemon zest.
Notes:
*You can use freshly grated or pre-grated Parmesan cheese for this recipe. (Pre-grated Parmesan from the refrigerated section or the shelf-stable, bottled product work equally well.)
**If you have fresh oregano on hand, use 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano instead.
Steffani K. says
I absolutely love the touch of lemon in this. I made it to put on grilled chicken and rice, and it was wonderful! Now I'm going to have to try it on fish!
Nicole B. says
So happy to hear you liked the sauce, Steffani! I love cooking with citrus zest, it adds so much flavor without the intense acidity.
Claire says
Great sauce with lobster ravioli! #5 🌟
Nicole B. says
Wonderful to hear that, Claire! I'll have to try it with lobster ravioli, sounds delicious indeed! Thanks so much for coming back and leaving such great feedback, I really appreciate that! :)