5-Minute Oregano Sauce

Creamy, herby, garlicky and with a lot of brightness from lemon zest, this delicious 5-minute oregano sauce instantly transforms grilled chicken, fish or pasta into a gourmet meal.

Love creamy, herby sauces? You might also like this White Wine Tarragon Cream Sauce.

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Ingredients:

Ingredient note:

• For a nice, garden-fresh herb flavor you can use 1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano instead of the dried herb.

How much sauce does this recipe make?

This recipe makes about 1 cup of sauce. You can easily double or half the recipe, depending on what you need.

How to make it:

This sauce is very simple to make. Start by melting 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a skillet. Add 4 minced or pressed garlic cloves and cook until fragrant.

Add ½ cup chicken broth, ½ cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese.

Bring to a boil and cook, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens. Stir in 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.

How to serve it:

This sauce is great on grilled or roasted chicken or seafood, or on pasta. If you’re in a time crunch, cut a chicken breast into bite-sized cubes, toss them with vegetable oil and put under the broiler until the chicken is cooked (~10 min.), then serve with this sauce and rice for a delicious meal in minutes.

How to store it:

If you have any leftovers, or want to make the sauce ahead, simply cool and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Gently re-heat it on the stovetop or the microwave.

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