Chicken with Rosemary Butter Sauce Recipe

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This simply elegant entree for two requires a minimum of effort but will win you compliments. You'll love the mellow sauce! —Connie L McDowell, Greenwood, Delaware

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Chicken with Rosemary Butter Sauce Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary

Directions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon butter 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Remove and keep warm.
  • Add wine to pan; cook over medium-low heat, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Stir in rosemary and remaining butter until blended. Serve sauce with chicken. Yield: 4 servings.

Cooking for 2: Chicken with Rosemary Butter Sauce for 2

Nutritional Facts 1 chicken breast half with 3 tablespoons sauce equals 351 calories, 25 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 134 mg cholesterol, 148 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 24 g protein.

Originally published as Chicken with Rosemary Butter Sauce in Taste of Home August/September 2009, p43

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Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.

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Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2013 by kmstrope

I doubled the sauce and we had it over steamed potatoes and carrots too! The whole family loved it.

Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2013 by JennTats

I substituted half the butter with olive oil and I cut pork loin into small fillets and browned in a pan with a small minced shallot. Then I noticed I didn't have white wine so I used red wine with the cream, rosemary. I noticed the flavor was a little to light for our liking so I added a pinch of oregano, garlic, salt & pepper. Very good! I will try with chicken next time I make this. Thanks for the idea in creating this.

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2013 by magumy

Initially, my boyfriend was not fond of it. However, I quote, "at first i wasn't feelin' the chicken too much

but it grew on me a lot

i hella want more now". Aside from the fact that heavy whipping cream is quite unhealthy, I will definitely be using [some variation of] this recipe again. Milk + cornstarch (1 cup: 1 tbsp) instead of heavy whipping cream, and chicken broth or some other alternative to butter will make this meal much, much healthier (way too much saturated fat in the original recipe, unfortunately). Definitely would recommend to anybody eating this solely as an occasional treat, or like me, uses healthier alternatives.

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2013 by magumy

Initially, my boyfriend was not fond of it. However, I quote, "at first i wasn't feelin' the chicken too much

but it grew on me a lot

i hella want more now". Aside from the fact that heavy whipping cream is quite unhealthy, I will definitely be using [some variation of] this recipe again. Milk + cornstarch (1 cup: 1 tbsp) instead of heavy whipping cream, and chicken broth or some other alternative to butter will make this meal much, much healthier (way too much saturated fat in the original recipe, unfortunately). Definitely would recommend to anybody eating this solely as an occasional treat, or like me, uses healthier alternatives.

Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2013 by Ashaline

I really really wanted to like this. It sounded so good and your reviews were all so good, but I didn't really like this much at all! The flavor was only ok. I was very surprises. Usually I really like almost every single taste of home recipe. That's pretty much all I make every day. This one was a disappointment. Sorry!

Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2013 by mmcloed

Very yummy comfort food. I like to make this on weeknights when I want something simple.

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2012 by Ute.E

This is truly a delicious and satisfying dinner. Give it a try!

Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2012 by SparkysCountryGirl

So far made a couple times. So satisfying and creamy! I made a few changes. Cooked chopped onions and mushrooms with chicken and used chicken seasoning. Then added chicken stock and then cream. Cooked down to a nice tasty and creamy wonderful dinner! For a side dish cooked potatoes called Salty Balls. Love it! Now a staple dinner in our house.

Reviewed on May. 06, 2012 by Tbirds

This recipes was easy and excellent. Both my husband(who doesn't like to try different things) and my brother loved it. Will make again.

Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2012 by LisaB78

I used the chicken broth as my husband doesn't care for anything cooked in wine and I added green onions to the sauce. It was fantastic, even my 7 year old said "Mom, this is so good!" Will definitely add it to my recipe box!

Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2012 by gerber65

I made it with chicken broth and everyone loved it!! I would most definitely make it again. Easy to make and plates lovely

Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2012 by MarilynKeene

This chicken dish is mouthwatering.

Marilyn

Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2012 by sherryorndorff

This was so simple & amazing! I made it exactly as shown, with broth. Just delicous, I thought it would be good, but that doesn't even come close. Definitely make it!

Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2012 by flowernerenergize

I think the flavor of this recipe is better the next day! The only change I made was to cook the (dried) rosemary with the cream while waiting for it to thicken.

Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by disakson

This was excellent. Both my husband and I loved it.

Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2011 by shortsandscooter

Our family loves this, especially my 3 picky boys. I do use more butter than called for and basically double the sauce.

Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2011 by puppygirl

this is the best chicken recipe I have ever prepared! It's easy, quick, and best of all, delicious! You have to try this recipe.

Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2011 by MSZYMAN348

This recipe was excellent-can't wait to make it again and triple the sauce! Thank-you hope to find some more recipes as good as this one.

Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2011 by roy mays

We don't care much for rosemary so used fresh basil, wonderful! I used chicken broth instead of the wine & it was great over rice. I prepared the rice with chicken broth as well. Will surely make again. Thanks.

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2011 by txmaggi

Enjoyed very much. Good flavored sauce. Come on folks, trailmom did say she was tickled when she read it was for "two". Let's not be so serious..Just enjoyed the offerings....

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2011 by reindeergal

I tried this last night and really enjoyed it. Loved the flavor of the sauce. I didn't have fresh rosemary and used dried. I really crumbled it up and put it in the sauce earlier than stated to soften it up a bit.

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2011 by Rnda

You "guys" are tough! Liked the recipe!!!

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2011 by linda_ing

I'm sure trailmom can divide this recipe in half, lets be nice here. Her observation is correct. The intro quote is the same on both the 4-serving and 2-serving recipe, hence the confusion.

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2011 by annsway1

I love rosemary with chicken. Made more sauce as I wanted to pour it over cooked noodles and in the future...rice? Thanks Connie

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2011 by vieux

trailmom can you divide by 2? Made this with boneless skinless thighs as I prefer the flavour of dark meat. Tarragon is a nice touch although it is very strong. you have to be careful with the amount. All in all it's aces

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2011 by rshanna

Seriously...if you want the recipe for 2, just divide it in half...esp. a recipe this simple!

And please note: They have a link at the bottom of the recipe for 2 Serviings!

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2011 by sstetzel

There's a link at the bottom of the recipe that will take you to the Cooking for 2 version.

www.tasteofhome.com/.../Chicken-with-Rosemary-Butter-Sauce-for-2

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2011 by susan davis

Being as I have a dislike for rosemary, I substituted tarragon... lovely!!!

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2011 by MrBruce44

Ah, good luck finding a 4-ounce chicken breast, eh?

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2011 by trailmom

Sounds wonderful. Just got a little tickled when they rated it a recipe for "two" and give the recipe and servings for "4."

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2011 by dowitcher

Fast, easy, and tastes great! This recipe let's the flavor of the chicken shine, instead of covering it up like BBQ sauce. I used dried rosemary, but will try fresh at some point.

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2011 by bakerac5

Simple, quick, and very tasty!

 
 

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