Description
Herb Roasted Chicken in Creamy White Wine Sauce is a comforting and elegant dish that brings a touch of gourmet flair to your dinner table. Tender chicken thighs are seared to perfection and then roasted in a luscious sauce made with fresh herbs, garlic, and creamy white wine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh rosemary and thyme (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry, season generously with salt and pepper.
- In an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown (about 5 minutes each side). Remove from heat.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and sauté minced garlic and herbs until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine and simmer until reduced by half; then add heavy cream, stirring well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it’s coated in the sauce. Transfer to the oven and roast uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in herbs and garlic for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking. Toss seasonal vegetables like asparagus or bell peppers into the roasting pan for added flavor.