Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce (One-Pot Dinner)
Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce – A One-Pot 35-Minute Dinner with Bold Irish Flavors featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich whiskey cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 shallots finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1/3 cup Irish whiskey
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt and pepper.
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Sear chicken in olive oil and butter 4 to 5 minutes per side then remove.
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Sauté shallots until soft.
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Add garlic and cook briefly.
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Pour in whiskey and simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add broth and cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
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Return chicken to pan and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Allow whiskey to reduce properly before adding cream. Simmer longer for a thicker sauce.