Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Irish Chicken Whiskey Cream Sauce, a dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into a luxurious experience. This recipe features a rich sauce made with Irish whiskey and heavy cream, perfectly balancing warmth and creaminess. Ideal for both special occasions and comforting weeknight dinners, this meal will surely impress family and friends alike. Serve it alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete and satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Irish whiskey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent (about 3-4 minutes), then add minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Pour in the Irish whiskey and simmer for about 5 minutes to reduce.
- Stir in chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer before adding heavy cream along with Dijon mustard and thyme. Simmer until thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
- Finish with butter until melted; serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg