Creamy Champagne Chicken

Creamy Champagne Chicken is elegant and easy, impressive for any occasion and a family favourite! Perfect for weeknights or weekends!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 skinless boneless chicken breast fillets (halved horizontally to make four fillets)
• 1 pinch salt (to season)
• 14 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 french shallot (large, finely chopped - normal shallot for U.S readers)
• 1/2 cup champagne (or sparkling white wine)
• 2/3 cup milk (or heavy / thickened cream)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (corn flour - only if using milk)
• 1 pinch fresh parsley (to garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat the olive oil in a skillet of pan over medium heat. Season each chicken filet with a pinch of salt. Sear chicken on both sides, for about 3-5 minutes each side (depending on thickness), until golden all over. Transfer chicken to a plate.
2. 2Fry the mushrooms in the butter and fry for a further 3-5 minutes, or until just beginning to soften. Transfer to the same plate as the chicken. Cover and keep warm.
3. 3Add the shallot into the pan and cook for 4 minutes, while occasionally stirring. Pour in the champagne; stir well, while scraping any food bits from the bottom of the pan for added flavour. Season with salt and pepper and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes.
4. 4Add milk (or cream) and simmer for 2-3 minutes. If using milk: mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of water; pour into the centre of the pan and mix throughout the sauce until slightly thickened.
5. 5Add the chicken and mushrooms into the sauce along with any cooking juices. Coat in the creamy sauce. Sprinkle with parsley and serve!