Champagne Poached Chicken with Grape Salad Recipe

Name: Champagne Poached Chicken with Grape Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 1 (750-ml) bottle Champagne; 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley leaves, plus more for garnish; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, rinsed and patted dry; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon white sauce mix (recommended: Knorr); Grape Salad, recipe follows; 1 cup coarsely chopped red seedless grapes; 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley leaves; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 scallions, sliced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 (750-ml) bottle Champagne
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, rinsed and patted dry
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon white sauce mix (recommended: Knorr)
Grape Salad, recipe follows
1 cup coarsely chopped red seedless grapes
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley leaves
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 scallions, sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
In a large straight sided frying pan melt butter over medium-high heat.
2
Add shallots and saute until soft, about 2 minutes.
3
Add Champagne, parsley and lemon juice to pan.
4
Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer.
5
Slide chicken into Champagne mixture and poach 15 minutes, turning once.
6
(Use an instant-read thermometer to be sure the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.) Remove chicken with a slotted spoon to a plate; set aside.
7
Ladle 1/2 cup of poaching liquid into a small pot over medium heat.
8
Add cream and bring to just under a boil.
9
Reduce heat and simmer.
10
Whisk in white sauce mix.
11
Simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly.
12
To serve chicken, spoon sauce over top and garnish with parsley and grape salad.
13
Combine all ingredients in medium bowl; mix well.
14
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper Use as garnish for poached chicken.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 large shallot, finely chopped, 1 (750-ml) bottle Champagne, 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley leaves, plus more for garnish, and more.

Yes, Champagne Poached Chicken with Grape Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Champagne Poached Chicken with Grape Salad

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