Chicken Breast Recipe

Breast of Chicken a La Champagne

You'll love this chicken breast recipe. Breast of Chicken a La Champagne is easy to make and tastes delicious. Serve with rice and fresh vegetables for a wonderful meal.

Wine Pairing: Serve the sparkling wine that you use in preparing this chicken to drink with the meal. I'd suggest a sparkling wine. I made this recipe recently and used Juve Y Camps Rose and it was delightful. The strawberry and floral flavors of this wine will pair well with the chicken breasts and mushrooms. Learn more about this and other sparkling wines that would pair well with this chicken dish. Click on this link for information on wine recommendations in every price range.

Ingredients for Breast of Chicken a La Champagne:

4 boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup butter
1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
1 cup cream
1/4 cup Champagne or Sparkling Wine

Instructions for Chicken a La Champagne:
1. Flatten chicken breasts with a meat cleaver until slightly flattened.
2. Roll the chicken in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper. Shake to remove excess flour.
3. Melt butter in a large frying pan. Cook breasts until lightly browned on both sides.
4. Add mushrooms. Cover with a lid. Cook for 10 minutes.
5. Drain liquid from pan. Add cream and simmer on low heat for 10 additional minutes.
6. Remove breasts. Add 1/4 cup Champagne to pan. Bring to a boil. Stir constantly. Continue cooking until sauce becomes thick. Spoon over the chicken and serve.

Looking for a fun dessert to serve with this chicken breast meal?
You will love this easy chocolate fondue recipe. All you need is a Toblerone chocolate bar, heavy whipping cream, and milk. Dip fruit, cookies, small pieces of cake, or marshmallows into the warm melted chocolate for an amazing ending to this meal!