Description
Skillet chicken and mushroom wine sauce brings classic French flavors to home kitchens with elegant simplicity. Rich pan-seared chicken nestles in a silky white wine reduction that promises restaurant-quality dining right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced, button or cremini)
- 3 tbsps butter (unsalted)
- 1 cup white wine (dry)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Parsley (fresh, for garnish)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring even seasoning on all surfaces.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place chicken and sear until a rich golden-brown crust forms, approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, melt butter and introduce minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until mushrooms become tender and release their aromatic essence, roughly 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture, stirring continuously for one minute to eliminate raw flour taste and create a light roux.
- Gradually pour wine and chicken broth into the skillet, whisking vigorously to blend and lift any caramelized bits from the pan bottom, creating a robust flavor base.
- Incorporate fresh thyme and allow the sauce to gently simmer, developing depth and complexity.
- Carefully return seared chicken to the skillet, nestling pieces into the fragrant sauce. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes at a low simmer until chicken reaches perfect doneness.
- Finish the dish by scattering freshly chopped parsley over the top and serve immediately alongside complementary side dishes.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for the best flavor profile in your sauce.
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior when searing.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with cornstarch or almond flour to maintain sauce thickness.
- Consider slicing mushrooms thinly for more even cooking and better sauce integration, creating a more harmonious texture throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg