How to Whip Up a Delectable Chicken in White Wine Sauce: 7 Steps
This delightful chicken dish features juicy chicken breasts, cooked in a luxurious white wine sauce. Perfect for family dinners or hosting guests.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces boneless chicken breasts medium-sized
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1.75 cups dry white wine such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc
- 1.75 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce adds depth of flavor
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally into two pieces. Use a kitchen mallet to flatten to 0.5 inches thick.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Remove chicken from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add butter and garlic. Cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine and let simmer until reduced by half. Scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add chicken stock and soy sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the pan; spoon sauce over chicken. Cover and simmer for 5 more minutes. Stir in lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Pair with steamed vegetables or herbed rice for a well-rounded meal. For additional flavor, toss in some capers or sun-dried tomatoes when adding the chicken back to the sauce.