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Country French Skillet Chicken

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: chicken casserole, country chicken, Country French Skillet Chicken, french chicken, skillet
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 304kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke-iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, (or 2 large breasts halved horizontally)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce

  • 1 small shallot, or ½ small onion, finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup dry white wine*, like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ cup (115 g) sour cream
  • fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • If the chicken breasts are thick, pound them to about ½ to ¾ inch thickness for even cooking. Large chicken breasts can also be sliced in half horizontally.
  • Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil.
  • Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the diced shallot to the same skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  • Add the chicken broth, thyme, and dill. Stir and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and cover. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Reduce heat to low. In a small bowl, stir the sour cream with a few spoonfuls of the warm sauce from the skillet to temper it. Then slowly stir it back into the skillet until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

*If you prefer not to use wine, you can substitute chicken broth. And, for a little extra brightness, you can add a small squeeze of lemon juice at the end.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 304kcal