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Morton's Chicken Christopher served on a white plate with silky garlic butter cream sauce and fresh parsley

Morton's Chicken Christopher

Golden pan-seared chicken breasts finished in a silky garlic butter cream sauce with white wine and fresh parsley. Steakhouse elegance made at home in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/2-inch even thickness
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter divided, 3 tbsp for searing and 3 tbsp for the sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic finely minced fresh
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio recommended
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Wooden spoon
  • Tongs
  • Shallow plate for dredging

Method
 

  1. Flatten each chicken breast to about 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Pat completely dry with paper towels. Mix the flour, salt, and pepper on a plate. Dredge each breast lightly in the seasoned flour and shake off any excess.
  2. Heat 3 tbsp of butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side until deep golden and cooked through to 165 degrees F. Cook in batches if needed to avoid crowding the pan. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 3 tbsp of butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
  4. Pour in the white wine and chicken stock. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the liquid bubble and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and fresh parsley. Simmer gently for 2 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce generously over each breast. Let everything warm through for 1 to 2 minutes. Plate immediately and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Always use fresh garlic for the best flavor. Pat chicken completely dry before dredging to ensure a proper golden sear. Shake off excess flour to prevent a gummy sauce. No wine available? Use extra chicken stock plus 1 tsp white wine vinegar. Chicken thighs work as a substitute and stay juicier. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days with chicken and sauce stored separately. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of broth. Cream sauces do not freeze well.