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    Chicken in White Wine Sauce with Mushrooms

    Nov 22, 2020 · 6 Comments

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    If you're looking for a chicken in a skillet meal the whole family will love then try chicken in white wine sauce. Whether you love chicken and mushrooms or not you'll love this. This is so savory and delicious and is always a crowd pleaser. This chicken with mushroom sauce will be a regular on your menu rotation.

    There are many variations of this recipe but this is the one you should try first because it's the best. The combination of the chicken in a skillet with white wine, butter and seasonings create the perfect combination and taste.

    4 image collage. Top image of fresh cut mushrooms on wood cutting board next to parchment paper with flour and chicken breasts. 2nd photo of fresh mushrooms and melting butter in black cast iron pan. 3rd image of sauteed mushrooms in black cast iron pan with white wine bottle pouring into pan. 4th image of cooked chicken surrounded by creamy mushroom sauce
    Chicken in white wine sauce from start to finish.

    One of the best things about cooking this dish is that you can make it all in one pan and have less dishes to wash after dinner! That's always a selling point for me.

    You can use a cast iron pan or any pan you prefer. I find a heavy pan works best when cooking sauces but any pan you have in your kitchen will work.

    Golden cooked chicken surrounded by mushroom sauce in black cast iron pan. Golden baked french bread slices in background.

    What to Cook With Chicken and Mushrooms?

    This dish is great on it's own if you're short on time but I recommend pairing with a vegetable and a bread, rice or noodles.

    The chicken with mushroom sauce pairs perfectly with parmesan roasted broccoli, rice pilaf, garlic french bread, blackberry dump cake and a blackberry cocktail.

    Golden cooked chicken surrounded by mushroom sauce in black cast iron pan.

    Make it a Meal!

    Turn this chicken in white wine sauce into a whole meal because it pairs well with:

    • Side Dish: Roasted Broccoli– One of my favorite ways to eat vegetables.
    • Salad: Italian Salad – This classic side dish is colorful and full of flavor.
    • Bread: Garlic French Bread – YUM!
    • Drink: Blackberry Spritzer – Make this non-alcoholic or alcoholic. It's so good!
    • Dessert: Blackberry Dump Cake – This is very easy and a crowd pleaser!
    Golden cooked chicken surrounded by mushroom sauce in black cast iron pan.

    What is Chicken in White Wine Sauce?

    Wine sauces are traditionally associated with French cuisine. Many different types of wines can be used and the sauce may also include stock (we're using chicken stock), mushrooms, onion, garlic, butter, vinegar, shallot and various spices. In this sauce we use all of the above except shallots and vinegar. We also add corn starch to help thicken the sauce a little.

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    How to Make Chicken in White Wine Sauce Gluten Free:

    This recipe is easy to make gluten free. Use your favorite gluten free flour mix (I prefer King Arthur's Gluten Free Flour) in place of the wheat flour. You will need to also check your corn starch to make sure it is gluten free. You won't notice any difference in taste because the other flavors are so strong.

    Can I Make This Without Mushrooms:

    Yes! You can make this chicken and mushrooms dish without mushrooms because it's delicious either way. Whether you're just out of mushrooms or you don't like them, this can be made without them. The sauce will still be tasty though I do prefer it with the mushrooms.

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    Can I Make This Ahead?

    This dish is best eaten right from the stove. However, you can make it up to 2 days ahead and reheat to serve. Chicken and mushroom sauce is never quite as good reheated but you can do it. Make sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken when reheating.

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    Can I Freeze Chicken in White Wine Sauce?

    Yes! You can freeze this after it is cooked. I recommend making a double batch and freezing half. To freeze you will want to put the chicken and sauce in a freezer zipper top bag. Allow to cool. Remove as much air as possible as you close the bag. Lay flat in the freezer to store.

    Defrost the chicken by putting the bag in the refrigerator 24 hours before you need it. Heat in your skillet over medium heat until the chicken's internal temperature is 165 degrees.

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    Ingredients for Chicken in White Wine Sauce:

    • 6 thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut on the diagonal into "cutlets"
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more for serving
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
    • ⅓ cup finely diced yellow onions
    • 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms wiped/rinsed clean and sliced thick
    • 1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
    • 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
    • ¾ cup dry white wine Sauvignon Blanc, etc.
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch
    ingredients laid out on round cutting board: mushrooms, cut white onions, corn starch in small bowl, flour in small bowl, spices in small bowl, stick of butter, chicken broth in a bowl, white wine, olive oil and a bowl of raw chicken breasts
    Chicken in white wine sauce ingredients.

    How to Make Chicken in White Wine Sauce:

    Step 1: Slice chicken breasts into smaller "cutlets" or pound out thicker chicken breasts so that they will cook more quickly. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.

    Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat until sizzling.

    Step 3: Mix together flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Dredge each piece of chicken on both sides with flour mixture and set aside.

    steps 1 and 2 of chicken in white wine sauce with mushrooms. Step 1: chicken floured on parchment paper. Step 2: butter melting in black cast iron pan.

    Step 4: Place floured chicken into the skillet in a single layer. Brown on each side (about 5 minutes per side). Cook the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding in the pan. When chicken has browned on each side, remove to a plate/bowl and keep warm.

    Step 5: Add two remaining tablespoons of butter to the skillet. When melted, add the mushrooms. Cook without disturbing for 3-4 minutes or until mushrooms are dark on one side. Check the images of the chicken and mushrooms to get an idea of the color they should be.

    steps 3 and 4 of chicken in white wine sauce with mushrooms. Image on left: browned chicken in black cast iron skillet. Image on right: butter melting in black cast iron skillet with fresh mushrooms on top.

    Step 6: Stir mushrooms and continue cooking over medium heat until any liquid has been absorbed/evaporated. The mushrooms should be browned on both sides.

    Step 7: Add minced garlic to the mushrooms and sauté 1-2 minutes longer until garlic begins to brown. Be careful not to burn.

    Step 8: Pour wine into pan and stir to scrape all of the brown bits off the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Simmer 1-2 minutes.

    steps 5 and 6 of chicken in white wine sauce with mushrooms. Left image: black cast iron pan with sautéed mushrooms and fresh onions on top. Right image: sauteed mushrooms and onions in black cast iron skillet. White wine being poured into pan.

    Step 9: Add chicken broth and thyme sprigs to the pan and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes.

    Step 10: Whisk cornstarch into a few tablespoons of water until dissolved. While stirring the sauce in the skillet, drizzle the cornstarch "slurry" into the sauce and continue stirring to distribute evenly.

    steps 7 and 8 of chicken in white wine sauce with mushrooms. Left image: black cast iron skillet filled with brown sauce with mushrooms. Wood slotted utensil stirring. Image on right is the same except with seasonings thrown on top.

    Step 11: Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 3-4 minutes longer, until chicken has warmed through and sauce thickens. The longer you keep the sauce over heat the thicker the sauce will be. The chicken with mushroom sauce is rich and delicious.

    Step 12: Garnish with additional fresh thyme, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Add more to according to your taste and admire your chicken in a skillet.

    steps 9 and 10 of chicken in white wine sauce with mushrooms. Left image of black cast iron skillet with brown liquid and mushrooms and spices. Right image has black cast iron skillet with chicken placed on top of mushrooms and sauce.

    Step 13: Serve with mashed potatoes, over noodles or rice, or with parmesan french bread to soak up all that yummy sauce.

    How do I Serve Chicken with White Wine Sauce?

    If you're in a rush or want less dishes to clean then serve this dish in the pan it was cooked in. If you have more time or want to make it a bit fancier transfer it to a serving dish. You can serve the chicken and sauce over rice or noodles if you prefer. I would include roasted vegetables or a side salad because you need some to balance out the protein. We made a french bread that paired perfectly with the chicken. And don't forget the dessert and a fun cocktail because everything is better with dessert!

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    Chicken with White Wine Sauce

    The combination of the white wine, baby bella mushrooms, butter and seasonings create the perfect savory chicken dish rich in flavor.
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    Course: dinner
    Keyword: chicken and mushrooms, chicken with white wine sauce
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 320kcal
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    Equipment

    Cast Iron Skillet or large skillet

    Ingredients
     

    • 6 thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts - cut on the diagonal into "cutlets"
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper - plus more for serving
    • 4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil - extra virgin
    • ⅓ cup finely diced yellow onions
    • 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms - wiped/rinsed clean and sliced thick
    • 1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
    • 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
    • ¾ cup dry white wine - Sauvignon Blanc, etc.
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch

    Instructions
     

    • Slice chicken breasts into smaller "cutlets" or pound out thicker chicken breasts so that they will cook more quickly. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
    • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat until sizzling.
    • Mix together flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Dredge each piece of chicken on both sides with flour mixture and set aside.
    • Place floured chicken into the skillet in a single layer. Brown on each side (about 5 minutes per side). Cook the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding in the pan. When chicken has browned on each side, remove to a plate/bowl and keep warm.
    • Add two remaining tablespoons of butter to the skillet. When melted, add the mushrooms and onions. Cook without disturbing for 3-4 minutes or until mushrooms are dark on one side.
    • Stir mushrooms and continue cooking over medium heat until any liquid has been absorbed/evaporated and the mushrooms are browned on both sides.
    • Add minced garlic to the mushrooms and saute 1-2 minutes longer until garlic begins to brown, but not burn.
    • Pour wine into pan and stir to scrape all of the brown bits off the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Simmer 1-2 minutes.
    • Add chicken broth and thyme sprigs to the pan and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
    • Whisk cornstarch into a few tablespoons of water until dissolved. While stirring the sauce in the skillet, drizzle the cornstarch "slurry" into the sauce and continue stirring to distribute evenly.
    • Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 3-4 minutes longer, until chicken has warmed through and sauce thickens.
    • Garnish with additional fresh thyme, salt, and freshly ground pepper.
    • Serve with mashed potatoes, over noodles or rice, or with parmesan french bread to soak up all that yummy sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 291IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Andrea Pannell says

      November 23, 2020 at 3:50 am

      5 stars
      So good! This is a keeper.

      Reply
    2. Robin Donovan says

      January 22, 2021 at 9:43 pm

      5 stars
      The sauce on the chicken is so good I want to lick my plate! Love this recipe.

      Reply
    3. Katie Shaw says

      January 22, 2021 at 9:44 pm

      5 stars
      so good. served over egg noodles and there were no leftovers.

      Reply
    4. ann says

      January 22, 2021 at 9:48 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious, easy to make chicken recipe! So easy to make for dinner. Thank you.

      Reply
    5. Teresa says

      January 22, 2021 at 9:56 pm

      5 stars
      Looks like a fabulous recipe! I bet my mother would love this one.

      Reply
    6. Avanti says

      January 23, 2021 at 12:22 am

      5 stars
      So easy to make! I bet it tastes great.

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