Creamy Chicken Riesling
This Creamy Chicken Riesling is the ultimate easy yet elegant dinner! Golden chicken and mushrooms in a silky white wine and herb cream sauce, all made in one skillet in 30 minutes. For more delicious skillet chicken dishes, try our Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken or our Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet Essential for one-pan cooking.
- Tongs For easily flipping the chicken.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large shallot, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.75 cup dry Riesling wine
- 0.75 cup chicken broth
- 0.66 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 mins per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to skillet. Add mushrooms and cook 5-7 mins until golden. Transfer to plate with chicken.
- Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter. Add shallot and cook 2-3 mins until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 secs until fragrant.
- Pour in wine, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2-3 mins. Add broth, cream, mustard, and thyme. Simmer 3-4 mins to thicken slightly.
- Return chicken and mushrooms to skillet. Spoon sauce over. Heat through 2-3 mins. Stir in parsley, season to taste. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Pro Tips: For a perfect golden sear, always pat chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels before seasoning. Use a dry Riesling wine that you enjoy drinking for the best flavor. Have all ingredients prepped before you start, as the sauce comes together quickly. This dish is inspired by the classic technique of building a luxurious pan sauce, similar to the approach in a traditional Chicken Riesling.