Go Back
–+ servings
Chicken in White Wine Sauce

Creamy Chicken in White Wine Sauce for Cozy Dinners

Experience the joy of Chicken in White Wine Sauce, a comforting yet elegant dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in, skin-on recommended
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter Avoid salted butter
  • 1 cup Shallots Finely chopped; can replace with onions
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced fresh is best
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine e.g., Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Use low sodium if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can't be replaced with low-fat alternatives
  • 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Dried thyme can substitute at half the amount
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley For garnish; optional lemon juice can be added

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  5. In the same skillet, reduce heat and add remaining butter, then sauté shallots for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add minced garlic and fresh thyme, cooking until fragrant.
  7. Deglaze the pan with dry white wine, scraping up browned bits and simmering until reduced by half.
  8. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, then return the chicken to the skillet.
  9. Cover and let simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
  10. Adjust seasoning and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 35gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with sides like mashed potatoes or garlic bread for a complete meal.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!