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Herb Roasted Chicken in Creamy White Wine Sauce

Tender, juicy chicken infused with warm flavors of fresh herbs and enveloped in a velvety, creamy white wine sauce. A perfect weeknight meal for family dinners, cozy gatherings, or solo dining that brings both rustic charm and rich, savory flavor to the table.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3–4 thyme sprigs (leaves only)
  • 1 tablespoon flour for thickening
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Brown chicken skin side first on medium-high heat until well browned, resisting the urge to move the chicken thighs while browning
  2. Add butter and diced onion to the pan and sauté until the onion is browned, about 3-4 minutes
  3. Add chopped garlic, thyme leaves, and Italian seasoning and cook for another minute
  4. Add flour and cook it in the oil of the pan for only a minute, until it's no longer white
  5. Pour the white wine slowly to the hot pan, increase heat from medium-high to high and cook for a few minutes
  6. Add chicken stock and heavy cream, stir to combine, and let everything cook until it reduces slightly, about 5 minutes
  7. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper to taste

Notes

Make sure to brown the chicken skin side first on medium-high heat for best results. The sauce thickens as it reduces, so do not overcook. Fresh thyme and Italian seasoning are essential flavor components of this dish.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: European

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 890
  • Fat: 38
  • Saturated Fat: 16
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 8
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 42
  • Cholesterol: 165