Description
Hearty skillet chicken and mushroom wine sauce brings French countryside comfort to your dinner table. Elegant ingredients blend seamlessly for a rich, satisfying meal you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with salt and pepper for robust flavor enhancement.
- Ignite olive oil in a heavy skillet at medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling surface to achieve a golden-brown exterior on chicken. Sear each side approximately 4-5 minutes until crisp and caramelized. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- Within the same skillet, melt butter and introduce mushrooms, allowing them to soften and release their earthy essence for roughly 5 minutes. Sprinkle minced garlic and briefly toast for 60 seconds, releasing aromatic notes.
- Deglaze the skillet by streaming white wine and chicken broth, expertly loosening caramelized remnants from the pan’s surface. Incorporate fresh thyme to infuse delicate herbal undertones.
- Carefully reintroduce seared chicken into the bubbling liquid, reducing heat to allow gentle simmering. Cook for approximately 15 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches optimal internal temperature while sauce condenses and concentrates flavors.
- Crown the dish with delicate parsley sprigs, presenting a vibrant, restaurant-quality entrée ready to be savored immediately.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of similar size to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for the best flavor balance without overpowering the dish.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and develop rich caramelized exterior.
- Allow chicken to rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to help juices redistribute, keeping meat tender and moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg