Description
A beloved dish known for its rich flavors and tender chicken, perfect for festive occasions or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain all-purpose flour (for coating)
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Flatten each chicken breast to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin (about ½-inch). Pat the meat dry.
- Combine the flour, salt, and pepper on a plate. Lightly coat each breast in the seasoned flour, tapping off any loose flour.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and brown on both sides, about 4–5 minutes per side, until cooked through. Transfer the cooked breasts to a plate and cover loosely to keep warm.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter to the same pan. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook just until fragrant (about 30–60 seconds).
- Pour in the white wine and chicken stock, using a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the liquid bubble and reduce for a couple of minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chopped parsley, simmering gently until the sauce thickens a little and becomes glossy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over each piece, warming the breasts for a minute or two so they soak up the sauce.
- Plate the chicken, spoon extra sauce over the top, and serve with lemon wedges alongside.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice for a few hours before cooking. Ensure even cooking by properly flattening the chicken breasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg