Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of champagne chicken bathed in a creamy champagne sauce. Perfect for special occasions or just to treat yourself on a regular evening.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots or red onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup champagne (or a good quality sparkling wine)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard for added flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Brown the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add chopped shallots or red onion. Sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
- Deglaze with Champagne: Pour the champagne into the skillet, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom. Allow to simmer and reduce by half.
- Finish the Sauce: Add heavy cream, butter, and Dijon mustard (if using) to the skillet. Stir well, letting the sauce simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Return Chicken to the Pan: Add the chicken breasts back to the skillet, turning to coat them in the sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot, drizzling extra sauce over the top.
Notes
- Pair with a glass of the same champagne used in the recipe for a perfect match.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg