Skillet Chicken with Mushroom Wine Sauce
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts, savory mushrooms, and a flavorful wine-infused sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (any variety, such as button or cremini)
- 1 cup white wine (use a dry wine for best flavor)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon butter (for finishing the sauce)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms are tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Allow the wine to reduce by half, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the thyme. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Place the chicken back in the skillet, spooning the sauce over it. Let it cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
- Stir in the butter until melted and incorporated into the sauce, creating a silky finish.
- Serve the chicken hot with the sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Avoid overcrowding the skillet for proper browning. Use fresh herbs for the best aroma.