Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Shallots Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 12 Photos

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (180)

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

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

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: 290 | Total Fat: 15.8g | Cholesterol: 95mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

ADVERTISEMENT
reviews custom versions menus people who saved this
 

 view all reviews »  

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2006 by BreaBren   view full review
I felt like a real chef with this one. The chicken was golden and beautiful.The shallots,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2007 by ~TAYLOR~   view full review
This dish was really good!I used seasoned salt when browning in addition to the pepper. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I've been traveling for nearly two weeks and have only two days before I take off again. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2005 by Holly Chadwick   view full review
First know that I rarely follow a recipe exactly..I didn't pound the breasts thin. I like a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2006 by BDKE   view full review
This was a big hit with my family! I had to modify this recipe by omitting the wine because...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2006 by COURTNEYSUNSHINE   view full review
Fabulous recipe! Relatively quick and very tasty. I followed the recipe exactly as written and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2007 by Honey   view full review
My family prefers dark meat so I substituted chicken thighs and they were terrific...The only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2006 by CHERIBOB3   view full review
I am always looking for tasty, quick dinners. This meets the criteria. My husband works days &...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2006 by Nancy   view full review
This recipe was great, and added mushrooms for texture and cornstarch to thicken the sauce,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2006 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
This is not only delicious, but very quick to prepare. I have made this several times, and as...

profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
 Sample
: 
  • Meals
  • Recipes
  • Tags Menu Tags
profile image
  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  | ,
Saved on
Recipe BoxRecipe Box | ProfileProfile | ReviewsReviews
 
Recipe Box
Menus
Shopping Lists

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Play Video Play Video
Roasted Chicken Breasts

A crunchy chop salad gives roasted chicken contrasts of taste, color, & texture.

Play Video Play Video
Chicken Breasts with Chipotle Gravy

See how to make pan-seared chicken breasts in a chipotle and green onion gravy.

Play Video Play Video
Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Watch Chef John prepare an easy but elegant meal that’s sure to impress.

More How-To and Recipe Videos »

Related Menus

Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Try Menu Planner | View Sample Menus »

Recently Viewed Recipes

Quick Links: Recipe Box | Shopping List | More »

Top Searches

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States