Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Shallots Recipe
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Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Shallots

By: Amy  
"Quick, easy sauteed chicken breast recipe with a good sauce to drizzle over rice or mashed potatoes."

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What to Drink?
Wine Pinot gris
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Directions

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides in the skillet. Cover, and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear. Set aside, and keep warm.
  2. Mix shallots and garlic into skillet over medium heat, and cook until tender. Stir in wine, and cook until heated through. Stir in broth, and continue cooking 5 minutes, or until reduced and slightly thickened. Mix in the remaining butter until melted. Serve the sauce over the chicken.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 292 | Total Fat: 15.8g | Cholesterol: 96mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2006 by BreaBren 
I felt like a real chef with this one. The chicken was golden and beautiful.The shallots,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2007 by ~TAYLOR~ 
This dish was really good!I used seasoned salt when browning in addition to the pepper. I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2007 by Honey 
My family prefers dark meat so I substituted chicken thighs and they were terrific...The only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2005 by Holly Chadwick Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
First know that I rarely follow a recipe exactly..I didn't pound the breasts thin. I like a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2006 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
This is not only delicious, but very quick to prepare. I have made this several times, and as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2006 by COURTNEYSUNSHINE 
Fabulous recipe! Relatively quick and very tasty. I followed the recipe exactly as written and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by TchrJrHi 
I also added mushrooms like others....and added just a bit of flour after the mushrooms were... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2006 by Nancy 
This recipe was great, and added mushrooms for texture and cornstarch to thicken the sauce,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2006 by CHERIBOB3 
I am always looking for tasty, quick dinners. This meets the criteria. My husband works days &... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2006 by BDKE 
This was a big hit with my family! I had to modify this recipe by omitting the wine because... MORE

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