Chicken and Red Wine Sauce
Chicken and Red Wine Sauce features juicy skillet-seared breasts simmered in a glossy red wine reduction perked up with garlic, paprika, and a touch of brown sugar. The sauce balances savory depth and gentle sweetness, making each bite rich and satisfying. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner, it pairs well with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the garlic in the oil until tender.
- 2
Place the chicken in the skillet, and cook for about 10 minutes on each side, until no longer pink and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 3
Drain the oil from the skillet. Sprinkle the chicken with paprika and brown sugar.
- 4
Pour red wine around the chicken. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes; lightly baste the chicken with the wine sauce while cooking. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 212.45 kcal Moderate
- Protein 24.26 g Good Source
- Carbs 19.32 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.35 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.11 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 93.61 mg High
- Sodium 422.3 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.49 g Low Source
- Sugar 18.3 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 33.51 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source
- Potassium 286.66 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 3.46 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.41 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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