Stove Top Chicken in Red Wine Sauce

Transform your weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience with this Stove Top Chicken in Red Wine Sauce. Tender, golden-browned chicken breasts are simmered to perfection in a rich, velvety red wine sauce infused with garlic, shallots, and fresh thyme. With its deep, savory flavors and luxurious texture, this one-skillet recipe is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a special meal at home. The sauce, made with a blend of dry red wine, chicken stock, and a touch of tomato paste, perfectly complements the juicy chicken and is ideal for drizzling over mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread. Ready in under an hour and packed with fine-dining appeal, this dish combines simplicity and sophistication—perfect for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pieces shallots, finely chopped
• 1 cup dry red wine (such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Lightly dust the chicken breasts with the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and chopped shallots. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the red wine, stirring to deglaze the skillet and scrape up any browned bits. Let the wine simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the chicken stock, tomato paste, and thyme sprigs to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat. Discard the thyme sprigs. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the dish for garnish.

Step 10

Serve the chicken warm with the red wine sauce spooned over the top. Pair it with mashed potatoes, rice, or a crusty baguette to complete the meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1463.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2026.8

Total Fat 81.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 674.9mg	0%
Sodium 3038.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 9.5g
Protein 234.3g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 204.6mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 2616.9mg	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: 40.1%

Protein: 51.6%

Carbs: 8.3%