Description
Chicken Riesling is a comforting, flavorful dish that features tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy sauce infused with fresh garlic, onion, and aromatic thyme. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful culinary experience that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Gather and chop the onion and garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter or oil. Sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring gently. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and dried thyme; allow the sauce to thicken for another 5 minutes.
- Serve Chicken Riesling on plates, drizzling with sauce and garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg