Irish Chicken Whiskey Cream Sauce (Print-Friendly Recipe)

Tender chicken breasts paired with creamy whiskey sauce bring Irish comfort to your table in just 45 minutes.

# Ingredients List:

→ Main Components

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - Salt, to taste
03 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Cooking Medium and Aromatics

04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce Elements

07 - 1 cup Irish whiskey
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1 cup chicken broth
12 - 1 tablespoon butter

→ Garnish

13 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Generously season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Ensure the thickest part of each breast is no longer pink.
03 - Remove chicken from the skillet and cover with aluminum foil to retain warmth.
04 - Reduce heat to medium and add chopped onion to the same skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and continue cooking for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently.
05 - Carefully pour in Irish whiskey, scraping any browned bits from the skillet with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 5 minutes to slightly reduce the whiskey.
06 - Stir in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
07 - Lower heat to low. Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring continually. Add Dijon mustard and thyme. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until sauce begins to thicken. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if required.
08 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce over each. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to warm through and deepen the flavors. Stir in butter until fully melted for additional richness.
09 - Arrange chicken on plates. Generously spoon whiskey cream sauce over the chicken and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
10 - Serve alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.

# Extra Information:

01 - For added spice, include a pinch of red pepper flakes with the onions. Substitute thyme with rosemary or sage for alternative aromas. Half-and-half can be used in place of heavy cream for a lighter sauce. Sautéed mushrooms or spinach may be incorporated for enhanced texture. Leftovers should be stored airtight and will keep up to 3 days refrigerated; reheat gently on the stove.

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