Chicken Tchoupitoulas

This dish is named after a famous street in New Orleans. At Atchafalaya, it was a sautéed chicken breast served with a rich, slightly spicy "Tchoupitoulas sauce" made with white wine, butter, and mushrooms.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Season the chicken generously with the Cajun spice.

Step 2

Sauté the chicken in a large skillet with a little oil or butter over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through (about 4–5 minutes per side). Remove and keep warm.

Step 3

Deglaze the same pan with the white wine, scraping up the browned bits. Add the mushrooms and green onions, sautéing until soft.

Step 4

Simmer: Add the chicken stock (and cream if using). Let it reduce by half until it thickens slightly into a silky sauce.

Step 5

Finish: Stir in a final tablespoon of cold butter for shine and richness. Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve, often over a bed of pasta or rice.