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Easy Creamy White Wine Chicken

Easy Creamy White Wine Chicken

This Creamy White Wine Chicken features perfectly pan-seared cutlets in a rich, velvety white wine sauce. An easy weeknight dinner win!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 568 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts or 2 thick breasts cut into thin cutlets
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup white wine such as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 splash fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Mix together the salt, pepper and garlic powder. Season both sides with the spice mixture.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in the oil, allow to heat up. Add the chicken and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Pour in the white wine and chicken stock. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned bits (the fond) from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the liquid has reduced by half.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and a splash of fresh lemon juice. Continue simmering until the cream has thickened into a sauce. To check when the cream is thick enough, dip a spoon into the sauce, it should coat the back of the spoon. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Return the chicken to the pan to warm through. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Variations: To use chicken thighs: Sear boneless thighs to 165°F or bone-in thighs to 180°F.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of stock to loosen the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 568kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 51gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 213mgSodium: 904mgPotassium: 938mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 945IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
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