Champagne Chicken Recipe

Name: Champagne Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 6 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed; freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/4 cup butter divided; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup shallots diced; 2 cloves garlic mediums, minced; 3/4 cup chicken stock; 3/4 cup champagne; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; 2 tablespoons chives minced

Servings: persons

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
6 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup butter divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup shallots diced
2 cloves garlic mediums, minced
3/4 cup chicken stock
3/4 cup champagne
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons chives minced

1
Pound each chicken breast to an even thickness. Sprinkle each with 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice and black pepper to taste.
2
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter, add oil and saute chicken over medium-high heat, about 2 minutes per side, until nicely browned.
3
Remove from pan, cover and keep warm.
4
In the same pan, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Saute shallots until translucent. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes more, scraping up brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
5
Pour in chicken stock, champagne and remaining 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Bring to a boil and cook to reduce to a thin glaze.
6
Add cream and boil for 6 minutes until thickened. Return chicken to pan and heat through. Sprinkle with minced chives and serve immediately.

795

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 6 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed, freshly ground pepper to taste, 1/4 cup butter divided, and more.

Yes, Champagne Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Champagne Chicken

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