Description
Discover the Irish Chicken Cream Sauce, a creamy, comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender chicken pieces are simmered in a velvety blend of grape juice, heavy cream, butter, onion, and garlic, creating a rich sauce that clings to every bite. This easy to follow recipe yields four servings in under 45 minutes, making it ideal for families seeking a flavorful, restaurant style meal at home. Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a complete dinner. Sprinkle parsley for color..
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and brown on all sides.
- Pour in grape juice, scrape the pan to deglaze, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and let the sauce thicken for 5‑7 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over rice or pasta.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add a pinch of cayenne pepper. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of grape juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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