Description
Seared chicken cutlets and sautéed mushrooms are combined with a creamy sauce flavored with shallots and champagne! Stir in a little crème fraîche and chopped parsley to finish this easy dinner recipe, fancy enough for entertaining but perfect on the dinner table any night of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally to form four thin breasts
- Olive oil, as needed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 14 ounces cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed and sliced
- 1 large shallot, finely minced
- 3/4 cup champagne or other sparkling wine, plus a splash to finish
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon crème fraiche, optional
- Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, to finish
Instructions
- Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Generously season both sides of the chicken breasts. When the pan is hot, add a bit of olive oil. Sear the chicken breast on both sides, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and, once melted, add the mushrooms and turn the heat to high. Cook the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and remove to the plate with the chicken.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the shallots and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened and translucent. Add the champagne and stir, scraping up any bits on the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until the liquid has reduced. Add the cream and simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Swirl the crème fraiche in, stirring to combine. Return the chicken and mushrooms to the pan and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the chicken is warmed through and the sauce has thickened. Add a splash of Champagne for taste, if desired. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Inspiration: Creamy Champagne Chicken on cafedelites.com
- Category: Chicken, Make-It-Quick