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Champagne Chicken

Jennifer
Champagne chicken is a delicious, easy dish that’s easy enough to make during the week but impressive enough to make for company. Sparkling wine, cream, mushrooms, and chicken thighs combine for a complex flavor with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 372 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Pan
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Cutting Board and Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Cornstarch for coating
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • 2 Cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Cup cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 Cup shiitake mushrooms sliced
  • 1 Teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 Cup champagne or sparkling wine
  • 1/4 Cup heavy cream
  • parsley chopped, for garnish
  • Zest of 1 lemon optional

Instructions
 

  • Coat each chicken thigh in cornstarch, then season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add chopped shallots and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant and translucent.
  • Add sliced cremini and shiitake mushrooms, along with fresh thyme leaves. Cook until mushrooms are tender.
  • Pour in the champagne or sparkling wine and let it simmer, reducing by half.
  • Optional: Add lemon zest for a zesty kick.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and return the chicken to the skillet. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken thighCalories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 24gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 627mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 445IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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