Budget-Friendly Creamy Chicken

Name: Budget-Friendly Creamy Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb bone-in (skin-on chicken pieces, such as drumsticks or thighs); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion (halved); 1 large carrot (cut into large pieces); 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 5 cups water or chicken broth; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups warm chicken cooking broth; 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste); 1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:50min

This budget-friendly creamy chicken is made with tender bone-in chicken, warm homemade broth, garlic, sour cream, and fresh dill. The sauce turns silky and rich without heavy cream or milk, making it a cozy and affordable chicken dinner.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:15:08 GMT