Skillet Chicken Breasts with Shallot Pan Sauce
Thin pan-seared chicken breasts are seasoned simply and paired with a buttery shallot-garlic sauce brightened with dry white wine and chicken broth. The sauce is made for drizzling over rice or mashed potatoes, making this a quick, comforting dinner for a weeknight or casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Chicken Breasts with Shallot Pan Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter and heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides in the skillet. Cover and continue cooking for 10 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear. Set aside and keep warm.
- 2
Add shallots and garlic to the skillet over medium heat, and cook until tender. Stir in wine, and cook until heated through. Stir in broth, and continue cooking for 5 minutes, or until reduced and slightly thickened. Stir in the remaining butter until melted. Serve the sauce over the chicken.
- Calories 366.44 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 53.6 g Good Source 107%
- Carbohydrate 0.99 g 0%
- Total Fat 14.48 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 5.62 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 164.7 mg High 55%
- Sodium 221.0 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 2.45 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.51 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 15.61 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 72.3 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 0.44 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Skillet Chicken Breasts with Shallot Pan Sauce is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 366.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Chicken Breasts with Shallot Pan Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Garlic, Minced Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Chicken Breasts with Shallot Pan Sauce?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 366.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Chicken Breasts with Shallot Pan Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Skillet Chicken Breasts with Shallot Pan Sauce healthy?
- Skillet Chicken Breasts with Shallot Pan Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 366.44 calories and 53.6 g of protein, or 107% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 221.0 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.62 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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