"Champagne chicken is an easy, delicious, and elegant dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy and flavorful champagne-based sauce."
Champagne Chicken
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 30mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 minced shallot
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup champagne (or sparkling wine)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Method
Step 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Dredge in flour.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the flour-dredged chicken breasts to the skillet.
Step 3
Cook the chicken 5 minutes per side. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Step 4
In the same skillet, add the shallot and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Step 5
Pour the Champagne or sparkling wine into the skillet, stirring to deglaze the pan and scrape up any browned bits. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce the liquid.
Step 6
Add the chicken broth to the skillet and continue simmering for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Stir in the heavy cream and parsley. Reserve a sprinkle of parsley for a garnish. Return the chicken to the pan, covering as much of it as possible with the sauce. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Step 8
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. It pairs well with sides like roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables, or orzo pasta.