Skillet Chicken in White Wine Sauce

IngredientsFOR THE CHICKEN

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

FOR THE CREAMY WHITE WINE SAUCE

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion diced
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 cup half and half/heavy cream/or evaporated milk
• Fresh chopped parsley

InstructionsFOR THE CHICKEN

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers, about 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
3. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 6 minutes. DO NOT move it around.
4. Using tongs, flip the chicken over and continue to cook for 6 more minutes, or until cooked through.
5. Remove chicken from skillet to a plate; cover and set aside.

FOR THE CREAMY WHITE WINE SAUCE

1. DO NOT wipe the skillet.
2. Add butter to skillet and melt over medium-high heat.
3. Add onions and cook for 3 minutes, or until softened.
4. Stir in garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
5. Add wine and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the skillet to mix the brown bits into the liquid; cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, or until half of the wine has reduced.
6. Stir in thyme and half-and-half.
7. Reduce heat to slowly bring to a boil; place chicken breasts back in the skillet and leave to simmer and thicken for about 4 minutes.
8. Remove skillet from heat.
9. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
10. Serve.

Recipe Notes

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