chicken breasts in creamy curry sauce

★★★★★ 2
a recipe by
Martha Price
San Jose, CA

This recipe for Chicken Curry is very easy and very good. Rich and creamy! Serve with hot rice and condiments - such as chopped peanuts, chopped apples, raisins, chutney, etc. - if desired.

★★★★★ 2
serves 4 - 6
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken breasts in creamy curry sauce

  • 1 and 1/2 lb
    skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 c
    finely chopped shallots
  • 1 Tbsp
    curry powder, or more to taste
  • 1/2 c
    dry white wine
  • 1 and 1/4 c
    heavy cream

How To Make chicken breasts in creamy curry sauce

  • 1
    Cut chicken breasts into thin strips or small chunks. Melt butter in a skillet and when it is hot but not brown, add the chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 2
    Cook chicken, stirring, until it loses its 'raw' look, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle chicken with the shallots and curry powder; stir to blend. Cook for 2 minutes or so, til chicken is done. With the small/thin pieces it will not take long. Do not overcook. Transfer all to a bowl.
  • 3
    Add wine to the skillet and cook over high heat for about 3 minutes, or until it is reduced by about half. Add the cream to the skillet, along with any juices that have accumulated in the bowl holding chicken,and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat for 4 minutes. Add chicken and stir to blend; heat through.
  • 4
    Nice sprinkled with chopped peanuts and/or minced parsley!
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