Festive Copycat: Morton’s Chicken — Christmas Chicken Breast Recipes Idea
Festive Copycat: Morton’s Chicken — Christmas Chicken Breast Recipes Idea features tender pan seared chicken breasts in a rich garlic cream sauce with white wine and parsley, perfect for elegant holiday dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Steakhouse-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale: 1x
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup plain all-purpose flour (for coating)
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
Prepare Chicken:
Flatten each chicken breast to an even ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Pat dry.
Season Flour:
Combine flour, salt, and pepper on a plate. Lightly dredge each chicken breast in the mixture, shaking off excess.
Sear Chicken:
Heat 3 tablespoons butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium–high heat until shimmering.
Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Transfer to a plate and cover loosely to keep warm.
Make Garlic Butter Base:
Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter to the pan. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).
Deglaze & Reduce:
Pour in white wine and chicken stock. Scrape up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer and reduce for 2–3 minutes.
Finish Cream Sauce:
Stir in heavy cream and chopped parsley. Simmer gently until sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Return Chicken to Pan:
Place chicken back into the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Warm for 1–2 minutes to absorb flavor.
Serve:
Plate chicken, spoon extra sauce over each breast, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Use freshly grated garlic for best flavor.
For extra richness, add 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan to the sauce.
Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or buttered pasta.
If avoiding wine, substitute additional chicken stock with a splash of lemon juice.
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
