Description
How to make tender skillet chicken with creamy mushroom wine sauce using simple ingredients that creates restaurant-quality dinner in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 4 boneless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Mushroom Wine Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter, divided
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then dredge in flour. Let rest 10 minutes to allow seasoning to penetrate and flour to adhere properly.
- Sear Chicken: Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and rest.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add mushrooms to same skillet and cook 5-6 minutes until golden and liquid evaporates. Season with salt and pepper, stirring occasionally for even browning.
- Build Sauce: Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in wine, scraping up browned bits, then add broth and simmer 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add Cream: Reduce heat to low and stir in cream and thyme. Simmer gently 2-3 minutes until sauce coats spoon. Don’t boil or cream may curdle.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over top. Simmer 2 minutes to heat through. Remove from heat and whisk in remaining butter.
- Serve Immediately: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while sauce is hot and velvety. The mushroom wine sauce should coat the chicken beautifully.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing chicken or it will steam instead of brown properly.
- Room temperature cream incorporates more smoothly and reduces risk of curdling in the hot sauce.
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes after cooking to redistribute juices for maximum tenderness.
- Scrape up all browned bits when deglazing for maximum flavor in your sauce.
- Finish with cold butter off heat for professional silky texture and glossy appearance.
Allergy Information: Dairy, Gluten
Nutrition
- Calories: 485 calories
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 42g