Description
Sage Chicken delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen, blending aromatic herbs with tender protein for a spectacular weeknight meal that comes together faster than you can set the table. Whisking together simple ingredients creates a delightful dinner that feels like a warm culinary hug from scratch.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cooking Base:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasoning and Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry 4 chicken breasts with paper towels. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon onion powder evenly across both sides of the meat.
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully position seasoned chicken breasts in the pan, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust forms. Verify internal temperature reaches 165F using a meat thermometer.
- Transfer chicken to a plate. Cover loosely with foil to retain warmth.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and add 2 minced garlic cloves. Saute for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Pour ¼ cup white wine into the skillet. Gently scrape browned bits from pan bottom. Allow wine to simmer 2-3 minutes and slightly reduce.
- Add 1 cup chicken broth to the skillet. Optional: Whisk 1 tablespoon flour with cold water to create a thickening slurry. Gradually incorporate into simmering broth.
- Lower heat to low. Stir in ½ cup heavy cream and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese until sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate 2 tablespoons chopped sage leaves, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce generously over each breast to ensure complete coating.
- Allow chicken to simmer in sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to blend completely.
- Plate immediately. Optional: Garnish with additional sage leaves and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Always pat chicken breasts completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear that locks in moisture.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness, as cooking time can vary depending on breast thickness.
- When making the sauce, whisk the flour slurry gradually to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth, silky consistency.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use less Parmesan to reduce calories without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg