Savory Chicken with Mushroom and Red Wine Sauce
This dish features succulent chicken breasts pan-seared to perfection and simmered in a rich red wine sauce. Paired with earthy mushrooms and vibrant green onions, each bite is a medley of flavors that will impress at any dinner table. Serve this elegant dish over a bed of creamy polenta or pasta for an unforgettable meal.
ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup red wine (preferably dry)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
steps
- 1.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2.
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme, then add to the skillet.
- 3.
Sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- 4.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
- 5.
Stir in chopped green onions and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 6.
Pour in the red wine, scraping up any bits from the bottom, and bring it to a simmer.
- 7.
Add the chicken broth and continue to simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
- 8.
Return the chicken to the skillet and coat in the sauce, simmering for an additional 2 minutes.
- 9.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
