Champagne Chicken
If you have never had Champagne Chicken, you are missing one of the best chicken recipes ever. This is an elegant chicken dish that is fabulous for guests but can easily be made on a weeknight This Chicken with Champagne Sauce is a dinner that has an undeniable flavor.
Servings: 6
Calories: 197kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste to season chicken breasts
- 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil divided
- 14 ounces baby portobello mushrooms
- 1 shallot chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup champagne
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1-2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Parsley Optional garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts by pounding with a tenderizer to ensure even in size.
- Slice each chicken breast in half, to make six servings. Lightly season both sides with desired amount of salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 Tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken to skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 Tablespoons of olive oil.
- Cook the shallots and mushrooms together until tender. Add garlic and cook for one additional minute.
- Pour in the champagne. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add the milk and stir to combine, then place the chicken back in the skillet and cover with sauce. Continue to simmer 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Mix cornstarch with an equal amount of water, and add to skillet. When sauce begins to thicken, remove from heat, top with fresh parsley and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg