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    Home > Meal Type > Main Dishes

    Creamy Champagne Chicken

    Updated: Jun 22nd 2021 โ€ข Published: Aug 13th 2018 โ€ข 15 Comments

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    4.70 from 13 votes
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    Everybody loves creamy chicken dishes, and this creamy champagne chicken is no exception.

    Succulent chicken breasts smothered in a creamy delicate champagne sauce. This elegant main course is perfect for entertaining but quick enough for a mid week meal.

    Plus the champagne cream sauce is gluten free and the whole dish comes in at under 200 calories a serve!

    4 chicken fillets in a frypan with a creamy champagne parsley sauce poured over them

    Can I make a creamy sauce without cream?

    Yes, this creamy champagne sauce uses milk instead of cream to create a delicious rich creamy sauce without all of the calories of heavy cream.

    In fact this champagne chicken works out at 179 calories per serving!!!! That is wonderful for dinner with a creamy sauce!

    The milk is thickened with cornstarch (cornflour) which gives a wonderful velvety sauce without the need to add cream.

    If you are serving this to coeliacs or those with a gluten intolerance, ensure you buy Gluten free cornstarch as some aren't certified gluten free and some are even called wheaten cornstarch.

    A spoonful of the creamy champagne sauce being drizzled over a chicken breast

    Do I need to use real French champagne in the champagne cream sauce?

    Not at all, any sparkling wine will work here, just ensure it is one you would want to drink.

    The name champagne chicken obviously implies champagne ๐Ÿ˜‰ But I would save the expensive champagne to drink with the chicken!

    How much chicken do I need for 4 people.

    The recipe below calls for 2 large chicken breasts to serve 4 people. This is because the chicken breasts are cut into two thinner chicken fillets.

    To do this you place the chicken breast flat on a chopping board and using a large sharpe knife cut horizontally through the chicken breast. If you keep the knife flat and parallel to the chopping board you should be left with two chicken fillets.

    Chicken breast being filleted on a wooden chopping board

    What to serve with Creamy Champagne Chicken?

    This creamy champagne sauce works so well with a bowl of pasta or poured over rice. Last night I served it with fresh broccolini and some crusty bread.

    Image date night with chicken and creamy Champagne pasta!

    Which wine to drink with this creamy chicken?

    The first choice here has to be the champagne or the sparkling wine that you have used in the recipe. It will compliment the dish perfectly and you have a bottle open for the recipe.

    Chicken breast on a black plate with sauce being poured over. Broccolini and bread in the background

    Enjoy x

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    Creamy Champagne Chicken

    Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
    This quick and easy creamy champagne chicken is always a winner. It is delicious served over pasta or with rice. Or make it low carb and serve it with roasted veg. Perfect for entertaining or date night.
    4.70 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine French Inspired
    Servings 4
    Calories 179 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 skinless and boneless chicken breast fillets
    • salt and black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 small red onion
    • โ…” cup champagne/sparkling wine
    • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder (see note 1)
    • โ…” cup milk
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (see note 2)
    • 2 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Place the chicken breasts flat on a chopping board and keeping your knife parallel to the chopping board cut horizontally straight through the chicken breast. Repeat with the second chicken breast.
    • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
    • Heat the olive oil in a skillet or frypan. Once the oil starts to shimmer, reduce the heat to medium and cook the chicken for 3 minutes on each side.
    • Whilst the chicken is cooking, peel and chop the red onion.
    • Transfer the chicken to a plate, and tent with foil to keep warm.
    • Add the butter to the pan the chicken was cooked in and add the chopped red onion, cook for 3 minutes until soft and translucent.
    • Pour in the champagne and stir together, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan.
    • Add the chicken bouillon powder and cook over a low heat for 4 minutes.
    • Add in the milk and bring to a simmer.
    • Mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water and whisk with a fork until smooth. Slowly pour this into the sauce and stir constantly whilst it thickens.
    • Add in the chopped parsley and stir through to gently wilt.
    • Stir in any juices that have collected on the chicken plate, then add the chicken back to the pan and spoon over the sauce. Serve immediately with your choice of pasta/rice/veg.

    Notes

    1. Some chicken bouillon powders are much stronger and saltier than others.
      Usually they work on 1 tablespoon to 2 cups of water.
      If yours if a very strong one (1 teaspoon for 2 cups of water) then only use 1 tsp.
    2. Check your cornstarch, some cornstarches aren't certified gluten free.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 337mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Lynne says

      June 26, 2019 at 8:27 am

      3 stars
      Made this tonight and it tasted a bit flat, lacking a bit of flavor. Husband was not impressed as well.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        June 27, 2019 at 3:11 pm

        Oh I am sorry to hear that Lynne, I wonder if your chicken bouillon powder is just not as strong as the brand I use.
        You want to use the amount that the packet suggests for 2 cups of water.

        Reply
    2. Sandhya Hariharan says

      August 29, 2018 at 7:51 pm

      5 stars
      I am loving this easy recipe.. Addition of champagne makes this dish really special...

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        August 31, 2018 at 4:49 am

        Thank you! It is just a little bit special but quick to make ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    3. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      August 29, 2018 at 6:20 pm

      5 stars
      That sauce has got my mouth watering! I love trying new chicken dishes so definitely going to add this to my meals!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        September 03, 2018 at 6:19 am

        Thank you Bintu, I love that it tastes so creamy but is low cal! And no one would ever know ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        September 03, 2018 at 6:19 am

        Thank you Bintu, I love that it tastes so creamy but is low cal! And no one would ever know ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    4. Amy | The Cook Report says

      August 29, 2018 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      That sauce looks to die for, love that it's so low in calories too!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        August 31, 2018 at 4:50 am

        Thank you Amy.
        I love when something is delicious and doesn't feel like diet food ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    5. Kristi says

      August 29, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds delicious and you have me curious about using milk instead of cream. I sometimes find cream sauce recipes too rich so will be trying this for sure.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        August 31, 2018 at 4:51 am

        I think you will love this then. The sauce is velvety smooth and creamy but still feels light.

        Reply
    6. Danielle says

      August 29, 2018 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, what a great idea! I wouldn't have thought to use champagne in this way.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        August 31, 2018 at 4:52 am

        Thank you.
        I love to use champagne (or sparkling wine) in my cooking....it is an excuse to open a bottle....which means an excuse to have a glass ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    7. Danielle says

      August 16, 2018 at 8:25 pm

      5 stars
      Love this! Such an easy recipe, but that sauce sounds amazing. I can't believe you didn't use cream. I've totally got to try this (still trying to lose my holiday weight....LOL).

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        August 18, 2018 at 1:07 pm

        Thank you Danielle ๐Ÿ˜€
        I love using milk and cornstarch to make sauces rich and creamy without needing cream ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply

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