Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Chicken in White Wine Sauce, a perfect dish for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. This easy skillet meal features tender chicken breasts bathed in a luxurious sauce made from white wine, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, enhanced with a splash of zesty lemon juice. With its impressive presentation and mouthwatering flavor, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it with mashed potatoes or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce, making every bite unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt/pepper
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (+ 2 tablespoons cold water)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon each: dried parsley, mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon each: dried oregano, dried basil
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts thinly and pound to ½ inch thick. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove from pan.
- Deglaze skillet with white wine, stirring to incorporate browned bits. Reduce by half.
- Stir in butter, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, broth, and seasonings; bring to a boil.
- If desired, thicken with cornstarch mixed with cold water before adding heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, cover partially, and simmer for approximately 5 minutes.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice before serving; garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg