Creamy Drunken Chicken with Mushrooms

by Anna Chwistek

This creamy drunken chicken with balsamic mushrooms equals next-level deliciousness. The chicken breasts are simmered in a fragrant creamy wine sauce and paired with earthy mushrooms for a tasty weeknight dinner.

It’s easy to make, ready in about 30 minutes and you only need one skillet. If you really want to go all in, I suggest serving this dish with some bread or buttery mashed potatoes, and don’t forget to throw in a side salad.

serving dumplings | Creamy Drunken Chicken with Mushrooms

The very best thing about this skillet dinner is the sauce. It’s super creamy with lots of garlic and a handful of salty Parmesan. Studded with mushrooms flavored with a sweet tang of balsamic vinegar for a big flavor boost.

The wine in particular adds a serious grown-up twist infusing the sauce with a rich taste, without a dominant factor. The result is a one-pan meal that brings the chicken into a whole new light, you are in for a dinner that’s pure joy.
Let me guide you through the recipe with this step-by-step VIDEO.

serving dumplings | Creamy Drunken Chicken with Mushrooms

RECIPE NOTES

  • for this recipe, you have the option of using half-and-half or heavy cream. I recommend skipping whole milk, as it will leave the sauce on a thin side
  • serve the chicken over creamy polenta, buttery mashed potatoes or crusty bread and add a simple side salad
  • cut larger chicken breasts in half lengthwise into thin, even pieces. This way the meat cooks up faster and more evenly

serving dumplings | Creamy Drunken Chicken with Mushrooms

More chicken, please!

Cooking Video

Creamy Drunken Chicken

Yield: serves 4

Creamy Drunken Chicken with Mushrooms

Creamy Drunken Chicken with Mushrooms
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 small chicken breast fillets, (or 2 large cut in half lengthwise)
  • 250 g/9 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ⅔ cup/150 ml dry white wine
  • ¾ cup/200 ml heavy cream
  • 30 g/1 oz grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • salt + black pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika powder
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley, more for serving

Instructions

    1. Season the chicken fillets all over with sweet paprika powder, salt and pepper.Heat the oil and butter in a non-stick frying skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, for 5 minutes per side or until fully cooked and browned on both sides. Remove from skillet and place on a plate. Cover with foil.
    2. In the same skillet. Add mushrooms, cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
    3. Pour in white wine, simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.Add the cream, stir in Parmesan and chopped parsley. Bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the sauce. Cook until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt.
    4. Serve with mashed potatoes, creamy polenta or bread and a simple side salad drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra black pepper. Enjoy!

Notes

Calories Per Serving: 381 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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© Anna Chwistek
Category: One Pot
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11 comments

    • This is by far a family favorite. If 2 weeks go by, they’re asking for me to make it. I’ve made it with breasts, sometimes I do thighs. I’ve served it with mashed potatoes, pasta, egg noodles and white rice. Anything that will go with the sauce. I do often substitute chicken broth for the wine, it’s the balsamic that really makes it. By far 10/10!!!

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  • Adapted for bone-in thighs. So good!! Never too many white wine chicken recipes and this is one of the best we have done.

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