Description
Succulent skillet chicken and mushroom wine sauce brings French countryside elegance to home kitchens. Rich pan drippings and aromatic herbs create a luxurious meal you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons (tbsps) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) butter
- 8 ounces (oz) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon (tsp) dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil and butter in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling cooking surface at approximately 375°F.
- Generously season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then sear each side until achieving a rich golden-brown crust, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer browned chicken to a separate plate, maintaining its juicy interior.
- Using the same skillet, caramelize onions until translucent and softened, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Introduce minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking until mushrooms develop a deep golden color and release their moisture.
- Pour white wine into the skillet, using a wooden spoon to carefully scrape accumulated browned bits from the pan’s surface.
- Allow wine to reduce by half, concentrating its aromatic flavors and creating a robust foundation for the sauce.
- Incorporate chicken broth, heavy cream, and fresh thyme, whisking to create a smooth, harmonious mixture.
- Simmer sauce until it slightly thickens, developing a rich, velvety consistency.
- Gently return chicken pieces to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce.
- Continue simmering for 5-7 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately while the sauce remains warm and luxurious.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of even thickness to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and enhance flavor absorption.
- Use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for a balanced, delicate sauce that complements the chicken.
- Slice mushrooms uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories without sacrificing creaminess.
- Consider adding fresh thyme leaves at the end for an extra burst of aromatic herb flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg