Champagne Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
513 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Champagne Chicken Recipe
Description
The Champagne Chicken Recipe starts by thinly slicing boneless, skinless chicken breasts, then coating them in a mixture of cornstarch and Italian seasoning with garlic and onion powders, sea salt, and black pepper. This coating provides a subtle crust and helps thicken the sauce later. Searing the chicken in a blend of butter and olive oil creates golden color and flavor.
Mushrooms are sautéed with fresh thyme until softened, contributing earthiness and texture. Onions are cooked till translucent, then champagne is added to deglaze the pan and infuse a delicate sparkling flavor. Chicken stock and heavy cream form the base of a smooth sauce to which the chicken and mushrooms return to finish cooking, delivering a creamy and flavorful dish.
This dish works well served alongside grains such as rice or pasta to absorb the sauce. The creamy texture with hints of herbs and champagnes makes it suitable for dinner occasions that balance richness and elegance.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breast cut in half horizontally to make 4 flat pieces, boneless, skinless
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch divided
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 cups mushroom sliced
- 1 teaspoon thyme fresh
- 1 small onion finely minced
- 1 cup champagne sparkling wine
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half horrizontally to make 4 thin pieces.
- In a shallow bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion, powder, sea salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and coat it well.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until it's golden on both sides, about 6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan then add the mushrooms and let them cook for about 5 minutes, until they're softened. Stir the thyme into the mushrooms then transfer them to the plate with the chicken.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and add the onion. Cook until it is softened, about 3 minutes. Add the champagne to the pan, bring it to a boil, and scrape up any bits that are stuck on the bottom of the pan.
- Add the chicken stock, cream, chicken, and mushrooms to the pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with a little water and add it to the pan to thicken that sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 513 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 = 1 piece of chicken + ¼ of the sauce | |
| Calories | 513kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 815mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 644mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1114IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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