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Chicken in white wine sauce with golden chicken, onions, garlic, and thyme on a plate

Chicken in White Wine Sauce with Garlic, Onions and Thyme

Chicken in White Wine Sauce is a comforting dinner featuring tender chicken with a silky, savory sauce and fresh herb flavor. This easy skillet meal is perfect for weeknights when you want a flavorful homemade dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
White Wine Sauce
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Finish and Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon butter, optional
  • Fresh parsley, optional for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry, season with salt and black pepper, and warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Place the chicken in the hot skillet and cook for 6–7 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked to 165°F / 74°C, then move the chicken to a plate.
  2. Add the diced onion to the same skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds.
  3. Add the white wine to the skillet, scraping up the browned pieces from the bottom, and simmer for 2–3 minutes until reduced by about half.
  4. Mix in the chicken broth and thyme, then bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  5. Return the chicken breasts and any juices from the plate to the skillet. Simmer gently for 8–10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Serving
  1. Stir the optional cold butter into the sauce for a smoother finish, then garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.

Notes

Use a dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for the sauce.