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This Chicken in Cherry Wine Sauce is warm and comforting. Spoon it over noodles or rice and sautéed vegetables for the perfect dinner.

Chicken in Cherry Wine Sauce White Plate

I had a moment of illiteracy in the grocery store the other day and wound up with a bottle of Pinot Noir in my shopping bag. I don’t really like pinot, so this was a huge disappointment. I had also impulsively grabbed an enormous bag of fresh cherries. Who can resist fresh cherries on sale? Not this girl!

I really hate returning things. I don’t know why, but it just seems like such a PAIN. So I started thinking about what I could make with this rogue Pinot Noir. In my head I added cherries and chicken and balsamic vinegar to the stow away pinot… and then a flavor profile started to develop. My disappointment vanished and I couldn’t wait to get to the kitchen.

Chicken in Cherry Wine Sauce
cheesy chicken being served from pot.
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The ensuing dish was warm and comforting. The flavors were vibrant but they still let the cherries shine. If you want a more summery dish, just omit the spices and add some more orange zest. Easy! This sauce would also be amazing with pork chops.

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You might want some rice for all that amazing sauce – or maybe just a spoon!

Chicken in Cherry Wine Sauce
Here is the stow away!
Chicken in Cherry Wine Sauce White Plate
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Chicken in Cherry Wine Sauce

This Chicken in Cherry Wine Sauce is warm and comforting. Spoon it over noodles or rice and sautéed vegetables for the perfect dinner.
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients  

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Taste your cherries. Mine were moderately sweet. Adjust your sugar accordingly.
  • Heat a large stainless, ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Melt butter and swirl to coat skillet. Brown chicken on both sides and remove from pan. Loosely tent with aluminum foil and set aside.
  • Sauté the shallots until they are soft. Stirring frequently. Add the wine, vinegar, cloves, cinnamon, orange zest, and sugar to the pan. Scraping the bottom to remove all the browned bits. Yummy. Bring to a boil and then add chicken broth and cherries. Stir and bring back to a boil. Add the chicken back to the pan and spoon sauce over chicken.
  • Cook in preheated oven 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is done. Remove chicken from pan and loosely tent. While the chicken rests, reduce the cherry wine sauce to the desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 595mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
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I am the baker, recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind Chef Lindsey Farr. I believe in delicious homemade food and the power of dessert!

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