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Cheesecake Factory Chicken Riesling

Cheesecake Factory Chicken Riesling: Indulgent Comfort at Home

Indulge in the Cheesecake Factory Chicken Riesling, a comforting dish of tender chicken thighs in a creamy sauce made with dry Riesling wine.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Boneless recommended for faster cooking
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Riesling Wine Dry variety enhances flavor
  • 4 oz Pancetta Can substitute with smoked bacon or turkey bacon
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Onions Thinly sliced, yellow onions recommended
  • 8 oz Mushrooms Chopped, cremini or button varieties work well
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can use light cream or Greek yogurt for lighter version
  • 2 tbsp Butter/Oil Olive oil for flavor or canola oil for a neutral base
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly cracked adds punch
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat a combination of butter and oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced pancetta, and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the pancetta is golden brown.
  3. Stir in sliced yellow onions and chopped mushrooms, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are cooked.
  4. Nestle the chicken thighs skin-side down into the skillet, and pour in the dry Riesling wine. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer and cover for approximately 20 minutes.
  5. After simmering, pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine, allowing the sauce to simmer for an additional 5 minutes until it thickens.
  6. Transfer the contents to a baking dish and bake uncovered for about 15 minutes, checking that the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove from the oven, season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use a quality dry Riesling and allow the sauce to simmer adequately to thicken.

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