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Chicken Vermouth

There’s something about a creamy pan sauce that turns an ordinary weeknight into something special. This chicken vermouth is one of those recipes I keep coming back to — it’s effortlessly elegant while staying low-carb. With tender chicken and a silky sour cream vermouth sauce, it feels indulgent without the guilt.

15 min Prep time 25 min Cook time 40 min Total time 4 Servings 350 Calories
Chicken Vermouth

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter
  • boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • /2 cup dry vermouth
  • tablespoons butter
  • /2 onion, chopped
  • /4 cup dry vermouth
  • cup sour cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3–4 minutes per side. Pour in the first 1/2 cup of vermouth, cover, and simmer gently for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. While the chicken simmers, I like to prepare the sauce. In a separate saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté the chopped onion over medium heat until soft and translucent — don’t let it brown. Stir in the 1/4 cup of vermouth and the sour cream, mixing until smooth, then immediately remove from the heat. When the chicken is done, pour the sauce over the top, season with extra salt and pepper if needed, and warm everything together for just a minute or two. Make sure the sauce never comes to a boil, as that can cause the sour cream to separate. Serve right away, spooning the velvety sauce over each portion.

Chef's Tip

For a deeper flavor, deglaze the skillet with a splash of vermouth before adding the sauce, scraping up the browned bits from the chicken. I always do this — it adds a rich, savory note.

Storage Tips

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat, stirring occasionally, to keep the sauce from separating. Avoid microwaving if possible.

Variation Tips

Serve over cauliflower rice or steamed broccoli to soak up the sauce. Swap chicken breasts for boneless thighs if you prefer darker meat; just increase the simmer time by 5–10 minutes until tender.

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