Émincé de Poulet with cream sauce and mushrooms

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Émincé de Poulet à la Crème

Name: Émincé de Poulet à la Crème
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 600 g boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced; 200 g button mushrooms, sliced; 1 shallot, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 cup dry white wine; 0.75 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

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22 min4340 cal

By Chef Marco Deluca·Red Seal Certified Chef|April 12, 2024

Émincé de Poulet is a classic French quick-cook dish featuring thinly sliced chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms in a rich cream and white wine sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it is the perfect weeknight dinner that tastes like a French bistro meal. The thin slices cook in seconds, keeping the chicken incredibly tender and juicy.

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👨‍🍳Chef's Notes

Mise en Place Saves Time

“Even for quick recipes, spend 3 minutes measuring and prepping everything before you turn on the heat. It sounds counterintuitive, but it actually speeds up cooking because you're never scrambling mid-recipe.”

Bring to Room Temperature

“Take chicken out of the fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking. Cold chicken straight from the fridge cooks unevenly — the outside overcooks while the centre stays underdone.”

Nutrition Per Serving

340

Calories

32g

Protein

18g

Fat

10g

Carbs

Fiber1g

Sugar3g

Sodium490mg

Reviews

4.8 / 5 (356 reviews)

Daniel N.

Jan 4, 2025

Simple ingredients, amazing results. Highly recommend.

Amanda U.

Feb 20, 2025

Made this for a dinner party and everyone asked for the recipe.

Ryan A.

Sep 25, 2025

This is comfort food at its finest. Pure perfection.

Recipe at a Glance

Prep:

10 min

Cook:

12 min

Total:

22 min

Servings:

Difficulty:

Easy

Pro Tips

1Slice chicken breast against the grain for the most tender pieces.
2Don't overcook — thin slices need only 1-2 minutes per side.
3Use crème fraîche instead of cream for a tangier, more authentic French flavour.

Variations

Add sun-dried tomatoes for colour and sweetness.
Use thyme instead of tarragon.
Make it with chicken thigh slices for richer flavour.

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Chef Marco Deluca

Head Chef & Recipe Developer

Marco is a Red Seal certified chef with over 15 years of professional kitchen experience across Canada. After training at George Brown College in Toronto and working in acclaimed restaurants from Vancouver to Montreal, he founded ChickenRecipes.ca to share his expertise with home cooks. Marco specializes in making restaurant-quality chicken dishes accessible for everyday Canadian kitchens.

Red Seal Certified ChefGeorge Brown College Culinary Arts Graduate15+ years professional kitchen experience