Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a restaurant-quality dish that's surprisingly easy to make? This Cheese and Wine Chicken is about to become your new favorite recipe that combines the rich, sophisticated flavors of white wine with perfectly seared chicken and melted cheese. Imagine impressing your family or dinner guests with a meal that looks and tastes like it came straight from a gourmet kitchen, but can be prepared in just 40 minutes!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts by patting them dry with paper towels to ensure even cooking and better browning.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering and hot.
- Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet, cooking for approximately 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a clean plate, keeping warm.
- In the same skillet, pour the white wine to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to enhance the sauce's flavor.
- Reduce the wine by simmering for 3-4 minutes until the liquid is slightly thickened and reduced by half.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the chicken breasts, allowing it to melt from the residual heat.
- Pour the reduced wine sauce over the cheese-topped chicken breasts.
- Let the chicken rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and cheese to fully melt.
- Plate the chicken and garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme if desired, and serve immediately.
Tips
- Pat the chicken breasts completely dry before seasoning to ensure a beautiful golden-brown crust that seals in moisture.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for perfectly cooked meat.
- Choose a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for the best flavor profile in your sauce.
- Let the chicken rest after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring each bite is incredibly tender and juicy.
- For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or parsley when garnishing to brighten the dish.
- If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a small amount of cornstarch or reduce the wine a bit longer.
- Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-packaged for the most luxurious melting texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 110mg
