Creamy Braised Chicken Recipe

Name: Creamy Braised Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. pearl onions; 1 c. thinly sliced onions; 1/2 c. thinly sliced carrots; 1/2 c. thinly sliced celery; 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, divided; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 c. white wine or chicken broth; 1 1/3 c. chicken broth; 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. dried thyme; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 bay leaf; 3 Tbsp. flour; 1/2 c. evaporated skim milk; 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, quartered

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. pearl onions
1 c. thinly sliced onions
1/2 c. thinly sliced carrots
1/2 c. thinly sliced celery
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, divided
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 c. white wine or chicken broth
1 1/3 c. chicken broth
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
3 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. evaporated skim milk
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, quartered

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In Dutch over or large kettle, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add pearl onions and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse onions in cold water; peel and set aside. In same pan, saute sliced onions, carrots and celery in 1 Tbsp. of butter. Remove vegetables and set aside on serving platter. Add chicken to pan; brown on both sides. Remove and keep warm. Add wine, simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup. Stir in seasonings and broth. Return chicken to pan; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken to a vegetable serving platter; keep warm. Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return vegetables to pan, remove from heat; cover and set aside. In a non-stick skillet, saute reserved pearl onions and mushrooms and remaining butter until tender. Add pearl onions and mushrooms to serving platter. Remove bay leaf from sauce. Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. pearl onions, 1 c. thinly sliced onions, 1/2 c. thinly sliced carrots, 1/2 c. thinly sliced celery, and more.

Yes, Creamy Braised 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.

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Creamy Braised Chicken

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