Description
Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken with a luxurious whiskey-infused cream sauce. This recipe is not only easy to make but also delivers unforgettable flavors that will impress your family and friends. Serve it with crusty bread or pasta for a cozy meal that feels like a warm embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup Irish whiskey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet; sauté until translucent.
- Pour in whiskey, scraping the bottom to deglaze. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth and then add heavy cream; simmer for another 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over top, and cook on low for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg