This elegant chicken dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful white wine sauce with mushrooms and shallots. It's perfect for a fancy dinner party or a romantic date night at home. Serve it with a side of mashed potatoes or over a bed of creamy polenta for a truly luxurious meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped shallot and mushrooms. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender.
- Pour in the white wine and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Let the sauce simmer and reduce by half, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and butter until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Enjoy your elegant chicken with white wine sauce!
Interesting Facts
White wine sauces are a classic pairing for chicken dishes in fine dining cuisine.
Mushrooms and shallots add depth of flavor to the sauce, making it rich and savory.
This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner at home.