Description
Skillet chicken with mushroom wine sauce delivers French-inspired comfort in one pan. The white wine reduction blends with pan juices to create a silky sauce that pairs beautifully with tender chicken and mushrooms.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
Fats and Cooking Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring even seasoning on both sides.
- Warm a blend of olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat, creating a golden searing surface for the chicken.
- Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides. Set aside on a plate.
- Using the same skillet, introduce mushrooms and sauté until they release their moisture and turn tender and golden.
- Add minced garlic to the mushrooms, stirring continuously to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors.
- Pour white wine into the skillet, using a wooden spoon to dissolve the flavorful browned bits clinging to the pan’s surface.
- Incorporate chicken broth, heavy cream, and fresh thyme, gently stirring to create a harmonious, creamy sauce.
- Carefully return the seared chicken to the skillet, nestling the pieces into the silky sauce.
- Reduce heat and allow the mixture to simmer, periodically turning the chicken, until the sauce thickens and reaches a luxurious consistency.
- Verify chicken has reached 165°F internal temperature using a meat thermometer.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a fresh finish.
- Serve immediately while the sauce remains warm and inviting.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality chicken breasts with even thickness to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a golden-brown sear and develop deeper flavor caramelization.
- Select cremini or shiitake mushrooms for richer, more robust earthy undertones in the wine sauce.
- Adjust wine selection based on dietary preferences – use low-sodium broth and dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc for lighter profile or Chardonnay for creamier notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg