French Chicken Blanquette
A classic French dish made with chicken, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce. This recipe is a comforting and flavorful meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastboneless, skinless
- ●8 ounces mushroomsbutton or cremini
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ●2 tablespoons butter
- ●1 cup white winedry
- ●2 cups chicken broth
- ●1 cup heavy cream
- ● salt
- ● black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- 4
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Add the onion and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook for 1 minute.
- 8
Slowly pour in the white wine, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- 9
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.
- 10
Add the chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet, whisking to combine.
- 11
Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 12
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- 13
Serve the chicken and sauce hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.