Chicken with Peach Champagne Sauce

Elevate your dinner table with this elegant Chicken with Peach Champagne Sauce—a dish that perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors. Tender, pan-seared chicken breasts are bathed in a luxurious sauce made with sparkling champagne, luscious peach preserves, and a touch of heavy cream for richness. Finely minced shallots and garlic infuse the dish with aromatic depth, while slices of ripe, juicy peaches add a fresh, fruity burst to every bite. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh thyme and parsley, this sophisticated yet surprisingly simple recipe is ideal for dinner parties or date nights at home. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice pilaf to soak up every drop of the velvety peach champagne sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself, this recipe is a true culinary celebration!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons shallots, finely minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup champagne or sparkling wine
• 1 cup peach preserves
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 2 pieces ripe peaches, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the minced shallots and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.

Step 4

Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the champagne, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 5

Stir in the peach preserves, heavy cream, and fresh thyme, and continue to simmer for another 4-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 6

Add the sliced peaches to the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until they soften slightly but still hold their shape.

Step 7

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the peach champagne sauce over the top. Allow the chicken to reheat in the sauce for 3-4 minutes.

Step 8

Transfer the chicken to serving plates, spoon the peach champagne sauce over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Step 9

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1679.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2949.1

Total Fat 118.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 773.6mg	0%
Sodium 2929.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 198.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g	0%
Total Sugars 149.2g
Protein 219.9g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 147.8mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 2596.5mg	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: 38.8%

Protein: 32.1%

Carbs: 29.0%