Skillet Chicken and Mushroom Wine Sauce
Introduction
Skillet Chicken and Mushroom Wine Sauce is the perfect blend of elegance and comfort. Juicy, tender chicken cutlets are pan-seared to lock in flavor, then bathed in a rich, creamy wine sauce with earthy mushrooms, caramelized shallots, and a hint of Dijon mustard. It’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner but impressive enough for a special occasion. The aroma of garlic, mushrooms, and white wine fills the kitchen, making it almost irresistible to wait for dinner. Served with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or 6 cutlets (approx. 1 ½ lb / 680 g)
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Mushrooms & Sauce:
- 2 cups (150 g) mushrooms, sliced (baby bella, cremini, or white mushrooms)
- 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup (120 ml) dry white wine
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves or 4 sprigs
Directions
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