Chicken Christopher Recipe: Juicy Pan-Seared Perfection (Print Version)
Chicken Christopher brings steakhouse elegance home with tender chicken, mushroom wine sauce, and melted cheese. Rich, savory comfort food.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free
# Ingredients:
→ Protein & Base
01 -
4 boneless chicken breasts (6-8 oz each)
02 -
8 oz sliced mushrooms
03 -
4 slices swiss cheese
→ Flavor Builders
04 -
1/2 cup white wine
05 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
06 -
1/4 cup heavy cream
→ Seasonings & Aromatics
07 -
2 tbsp fresh thyme
08 -
Salt and black pepper
09 -
3 tbsp olive oil
→ Finishing Touches
10 -
2 tbsp butter
11 -
Fresh parsley for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Pound chicken breasts to 3/4 inch thickness and season generously with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
02 -
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Transfer to plate and tent with foil.
03 -
Add mushrooms to same skillet and cook 5-7 minutes until golden. Add garlic and thyme, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 -
Pour in wine, scraping up brown bits. Let reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes, until concentrated and aromatic.
05 -
Reduce heat to low and stir in cream and butter until silky. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 -
Return chicken to skillet, top with cheese slices, and cover 2-3 minutes until melted. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Don't overcrowd the pan when searing - it prevents proper browning and creates steam instead.
02 -
Leftover sauce can be frozen separately and reheated with a splash of cream to restore texture.
03 -
Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly than cold chicken straight from the refrigerator.
04 -
Double the mushroom wine sauce recipe - it's incredible over pasta or other proteins too.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Large skillet
02 -
meat mallet
03 -
tongs
04 -
wooden spoon
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 485
Total Fat: 28g
Total Carbohydrate: 8g
Protein: 45g