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    Home » Chicken & Poultry

    Creamy Chicken in White Wine Sauce

    Published: Jul 23, 2022 / Updated: Mar 21, 2023 / 445 Comments

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    This creamy white wine chicken is incredibly easy to make on a weeknight but good enough for company! It's ready in only 30 minutes for an impressive yet simple meal.

    I think you'll enjoy my popular Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe, Creamy Mushroom Chicken, or Creamy Chicken Florentine next for a few more hassle-free skillet chicken recipes.

    creamy white wine chicken in a skillet with a serving spoon

    Why you'll love it

    If you're a regular around here, you'll know that I really enjoy creating creamy chicken recipes. There's just something so undeniably special about pairing tender chicken with a white wine sauce, flavorful herbs, and then when you add in a splash of cream, it becomes an elegant restaurant quality dish at home. That sauce, though. It's SO good.

    This white wine chicken would make a fabulous date night meal, and it also doubles as a fantastic dinner after a long workday since it's so quick and effortless to make in half an hour! It also happens to be a great and accessible chicken recipe for beginners, and it's really satisfying to feel like a gourmet home chef. Who knew the simplicity of this easy white wine sauce for chicken could taste so heavenly?

    What you'll need

    • Chicken - we're using two boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into four smaller cutlets so they will cook faster
    • Garlic powder - along with salt & pepper, we're seasoning the cutlets directly with it to infuse savory flavor
    • Flour - for dredging and getting that irresistible crust when pan searing and thickening the sauce
    • Olive oil and butter - for pan frying and making the base of the sauce
    • White wine - use a dry white wine like sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, or chardonnay. Make sure it's one you actually enjoy the taste of since its flavor shines, and definitely don't use a cooking wine.
    • Chicken broth - it adds another deeper, savory dimension to the sauce
    • Herbs de Provence - it's fragrant herb blend that includes dried herbs like thyme and rosemary and then lavender for a special touch. It's wonderful with poultry, so I always keep a jar in my pantry! You should be able to find it at most grocery stores.
    • Heavy cream - to give the sauce its signature luxurious texture and taste
    ingredients for creamy white wine chicken on a counter

    Pro tip

    • As with any creamy sauce, it's important to salt this one enough to properly bring out all the delicious flavors.

    How to make creamy white wine chicken

    This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

    pan frying chicken in a skillet

    Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to make four smaller cutlets. Season them with salt & pepper and garlic powder, then dredge with the flour. Pan fry until lightly golden, and then set aside on a plate. In the skillet, add the wine and chicken broth. Let it bubble for a bit, and scrape up the brown bits.

    making creamy white wine sauce for chicken in a skillet

    Add the remaining butter and the Herbs de Provence, and simmer. Stir in the cream, and return the chicken to the skillet. Let the sauce thicken and the chicken cook through. Garnish with chopped parsley if using, add extra salt & pepper as needed, and serve right away along with drinking the rest of the bottle of wine!

    Substitutions and variations

    • I would advise against substituting the heavy cream for a lower fat alternative like half-and-half. The sauce is very likely to curdle, and nobody wants that to happen. It also won't have the desired texture, taste, or richness.
    • If you can't find Herbs de Provence, Italian seasoning will be a decent substitute. It has a number of the same herby flavors, but keep in mind that it does lack the floral lavender quality.
    • You can definitely use chicken thighs, but you'll likely have to sear them for longer. Just make sure they're cooked through to at least 175F (I like to go higher for chicken thighs so they end up nice and tender).
    a plate with creamy white wine chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans and corn

    What to serve with it

    • For a starchy option, serve it over pasta like these Quick and Easy Garlic Butter Noodles or with Garlic Mashed Potatoes or my Roasted Potatoes and Carrots.
    • You could also steam some broccolini or serve sweet corn or Roasted Green Beans with it.
    • Or make a side salad for a lighter pairing. Try mixed greens with my Homemade Italian Dressing.

    Leftovers and storage

    • This creamy chicken is best when freshly made, but leftovers will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
    • Reheat in a small saucepan over a very low heat and slowly so that the sauce doesn't separate.
    • I don't recommend freezing leftovers. Cream sauces don't do very well in the freezer.

    Try these next

    • Mozzarella Mushroom White Wine Chicken
    • Chicken Riesling
    • Easy Chicken Marsala
    • Tomato Spinach White Wine Chicken
    • Easy Chicken Madeira
    closeup of a skillet with creamy white wine chicken

    I hope you'll give this creamy white wine chicken recipe a try! Questions? Let me know in the comments below. As always, tag me #saltandlavender on Instagram with your creations.

    creamy white wine chicken in a skillet with a serving spoon

    Creamy Chicken in White Wine Sauce

    This creamy white wine chicken is incredibly easy to make on a weeknight but good enough for company! It's ready in only 30 minutes for an impressive yet simple meal.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 371 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 large chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Flour for dredging
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons butter divided
    • 1/2 cup dry white wine
    • 1/3 cup chicken broth
    • 1 pinch Herbs de Provence (or Italian seasoning)
    • 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
    • Fresh chopped parsley, for serving optional

    Instructions
     

    • Cut your chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner cutlets. Sprinkle them with salt and pepper and garlic powder, then dredge them in flour so they're nicely coated.
    • Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes/side until golden. Take the chicken out of the pan and set aside (chicken shouldn't be fully cooked yet).
    • Add the wine and chicken broth to the pan and let it bubble for about a minute. Stir to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
    • Add the remaining butter and the Herbs de Provence to the pan, and continue simmering for another 2 minutes.
    • Add the cream and chicken back into the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for another 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened up a bit. Season with extra salt & pepper as needed and sprinkle with fresh parsley if using.

    Notes

    • I suggest reheating this recipe at a low heat so the sauce doesn't separate.
    • Chicken is safe to eat when it has an internal temperature of 165F. Use an instant read thermometer to test for doneness. 
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 291mgPotassium: 477mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 734IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword creamy white wine chicken
    Author Natasha Bull

    This recipe was originally published on February 13, 2019. It's been updated with new photos and better instructions but is the same great recipe!

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    1. Kaitlyn says

      March 20, 2023 at 6:29 AM

      5 stars
      This is very good! One of my favorite chicken recipes

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 20, 2023 at 10:27 AM

        I'm thrilled to hear that!!

        Reply
    2. Johnna DiScipio says

      March 15, 2023 at 8:16 PM

      Everything looks delicious. Can’t wait to try some. Is the skillet you usually use a ceramic covered cast iron?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 15, 2023 at 11:46 PM

        It sure is! 🙂 Hope you enjoy the recipe!

        Reply
    3. SarahB says

      March 2, 2023 at 10:57 AM

      5 stars
      So DELICOUS! My husband went back for thirds! restaurant quality with ingredients that are on hand and its quite easy for such a big hit! highly recommend if you're in the mood for something warm, savory, and just dang delicious! Thank you for sharing:)

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 2, 2023 at 3:08 PM

        Thank you so much!! 😀

        Reply
    4. Rory says

      February 27, 2023 at 4:11 PM

      5 stars
      Have made this numerous times by the book….always a gourmet night kinda dinner. Tonight however I’m forced to deviate as my wife is on a FODMAP elimination diet. So I will be omitting the Garlic powder as it’s not Low FODMAP. Instead I’ll be using Garlic infused oil in place of the olive oil…which is allowed….hoping it’ll come just as close to the original for now.

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      • Natasha says

        February 28, 2023 at 3:03 PM

        I'm so glad you like it! 🙂 Definitely let me know how it goes with the alterations, Rory!

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