Champagne Chicken

Elevate your dinner table with this elegant Champagne Chicken recipe, a dish that combines tender, golden-seared chicken breasts with a luscious, creamy champagne sauce. Perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion, this recipe highlights the subtle, bubbly flavors of champagne or dry sparkling wine, complemented by aromatic shallots, garlic, and fresh thyme. The silky, buttery sauce is richened with a touch of heavy cream, making every bite truly indulgent. Ready in just 45 minutes, this impressive main course is surprisingly simple to prepare and pairs beautifully with sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables. Garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, Champagne Chicken is your go-to recipe when you want to impress with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 pieces Shallots (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 cup Champagne or dry sparkling wine
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme (leaves only)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour, shaking off any excess.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 4

Sear the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and olive oil. Sauté the shallots for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 6

Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring frequently.

Step 7

Pour in the champagne and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Let the liquid simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream and thyme, whisking to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cover and cook on low heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).

Step 10

Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the chicken with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 11

Serve warm with your choice of side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1488.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2483.2

Total Fat 117.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 754.0mg	0%
Sodium 3480.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g	0%
Total Sugars 4.9g
Protein 225.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 147.3mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 572.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.5%

Protein: 40.5%

Carbs: 12.0%