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Chicken in White Wine Sauce

Chicken in White Wine Sauce: Your Elegant One-Pan Delight

Indulge in Chicken in White Wine Sauce, a comforting one-pan meal that combines tender chicken thighs with a creamy, rich sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 thighs Chicken Thighs bone-in, skin-on for richer flavor
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for searing
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter bring richness
  • 2 medium Shallots finely chopped; yellow onion can be used
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine avoid cooking wine
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or light cream as substitute
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme or dried thyme
  • Parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and unsalted butter in a large skillet. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear for another 3-4 minutes, then remove and cover to keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, add remaining butter, sauté shallots until translucent, then add minced garlic and thyme for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in dry white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until reduced by half.
  5. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, mixing well. Return chicken thighs to skillet and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot with sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store any leftover Chicken in White Wine Sauce in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain creaminess.

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