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Chicken In Cream & Herb Sauce

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This classic Italian-inspired dish features tender chicken thighs pounded thin and pan-seared to golden perfection. The real star is the luxurious sauce, crafted from dry white wine, heavy cream, fresh herbs, and a touch of lemon juice. The flavors are bright yet comforting, with the acidity cutting through the richness of the cream. It&# 226;€™s an elegant but approachable meal that comes together quickly, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or a simple date night at home. Serve with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the savory sauce.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 209.0
Description
This classic Italian-inspired dish features tender chicken thighs pounded thin and pan-seared to golden perfection. The real star is the luxurious sauce, crafted from dry white wine, heavy cream, fresh herbs, and a touch of lemon juice. The flavors are bright yet comforting, with the acidity cutting through the richness of the cream. It&# 226;€™s an elegant but approachable meal that comes together quickly, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or a simple date night at home. Serve with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the savory sauce.
Ingredients
  • 6 Chicken Thighs (1 1/2 to 2
Directions
  1. 1
    Place chicken thighs between sheets of plastic wrap and pound gently with a mallet until evenly flattened to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  2. 2
    Season all-purpose flour with salt and pepper; dredge the pounded chicken pieces in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
  3. 3
    In a large skillet, heat 1.5 tablespoons butter and 1.5 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.
  4. 4
    Add chicken pieces in a single layer, ensuring they are not crowded, and cook for about 1.5 minutes per side until just opaque and lightly golden.
  5. 5
    Transfer cooked chicken to a warm platter and cover loosely to keep warm while you finish the rest of the batch.
  6. 6
    Repeat the cooking process with remaining chicken, adding more butter and oil as needed, and add to the platter.
  7. 7
    Pour dry white wine and lemon juice into the hot skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  8. 8
    Simmer the wine mixture over moderately high heat until reduced by half, concentrating the flavors.
  9. 9
    Stir in whipping cream, dried thyme, and minced fresh parsley, then boil gently until the sauce thickens slightly.
  10. 10
    Pour any accumulated juices from the chicken platter into the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. 11
    Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken and garnish with additional parsley, lemon slices, and rinsed capers before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 209.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.0g16%
Saturated Fat 2.7g14%
Cholesterol 80.0mg27%
Sodium 76.0mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 26.0g52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken thighs, cream sauce, herb sauce, white wine, lemon juice, pan seared, italian chicken, quick dinner, comfort food, pantry staples, thyme, parsley, capers, weeknight meal, elegant simple
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