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Morton’s Chicken – Christmas Chicken Breast


  • Author: beaucollier
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free Option

Description

A festive copycat recipe for Morton’s Chicken, perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring succulent chicken breasts in a rich garlic butter sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup plain all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prep your chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge in flour: Coat each breast in flour and shake off excess.
  3. Heat the pan: Melt 3 tablespoons of butter with olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Sear the chicken: Add chicken breasts and cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Flip and cook through: Cook the other side for another 5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Create the sauce: Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté; then add white wine.
  7. Add stock and cream: Stir in chicken stock and cream; let simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  8. Return chicken to the pan: Spoon sauce over the chicken and add remaining butter and parsley.
  9. Taste and adjust: Adjust seasoning as needed.
  10. Serve hot: Plate the chicken with sauce and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Notes

For a variation, consider marinating the chicken overnight with herbs or adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Searing and Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Morton’s Chicken, holiday recipe, festive chicken, chicken breast, Christmas dinner, comfort food, family recipe