Roast chicken with prosecco is the one-pot dinner that finally gets everyone at the table to agree. Crisp pan-fried chicken simmers in a bubbly prosecco sauce loaded with herbs and butter, finished with a swirl of cream. It is the kind of meal you mop up with crusty bread.
Why This Prosecco Roast Chicken Wins Dinner
- Everything cooks in one Dutch oven for easy cleanup
- A rich herb sauce built on prosecco and pan drippings
- Crispy skin from a slow, undisturbed sear
- A finishing swirl of cream makes it feel special
Chicken is a weeknight regular, so it helps to have a few new ways to serve it. This sauce does the heavy lifting and turns simple bone-in pieces into something worth slowing down for.
Leave the chicken alone while it sears; that patience is what gives you crispy skin.
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Why You’ll Love This Roast Chicken with Prosecco
- This roast chicken with prosecco brings together crispy skin and a silky, herby sauce
- The bubbly wine pairs naturally with poultry and keeps the sauce bright
- A swirl of cream at the end makes the whole pot taste a little decadent
Ingredient Notes
These notes will help you shop and swap with confidence; you will find the exact measurements in the recipe card below.
- Bone-in, skin-on thighs and drumsticks stay juicy and give you that crispy skin
- Prosecco is the heart of the sauce, though any dry champagne works just as well
- Shallots and fresh oregano build a gentle, savory base; Herbs de Provence rounds it out
- Heavy cream and butter turn the pan juices into a rich, glossy sauce
For equipment a Dutch oven is ideal since it moves from stovetop to oven, but a deep oven-safe skillet works too. Keep a wooden spoon handy for loosening the browned bits.
How to Make Roast Chicken with Prosecco
Making roast chicken with prosecco is a sear, a simmer, and an easy oven finish. Here is the quick overview before you check the card for the full method.
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees and melt the butter and oil in a Dutch oven
- Season and lightly dredge the chicken in flour, then sear undisturbed 10 minutes per side
- Set the chicken aside and saute the shallots for 4 to 5 minutes
- Pour in the prosecco, stock, and herbs, scrape up the browned bits, and simmer 10 minutes
- Return the chicken, cover, and roast 30 minutes, then stir in the cream and serve
This recipe feeds about 4 and is easy to stretch by adding a few extra pieces and a splash more stock. Hold the cream until the very end so it stays smooth and does not break.
Storage Options
This prosecco chicken keeps well, and the sauce only gets cozier as the flavors settle.
- Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days
- Freeze the chicken and sauce for up to 2 months, though the cream sauce may separate a little
- Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat so the sauce stays smooth
Variations & Substitutions
This herby chicken dish is flexible, so adjust it to what you keep on hand.
- Use any dry sparkling wine in place of prosecco
- Swap fresh thyme or tarragon for the oregano
- Stir in a handful of mushrooms with the shallots for more depth
- Leave out the cream for a lighter, brothier sauce
Looking for another simple chicken dinner with big flavor? These Greek chicken cutlets are a fast, weeknight-friendly pick.
What to Serve with Roast Chicken with Prosecco
Roast chicken with prosecco makes a saucy main, so pick sides that soak up every drop.
- A crusty loaf of bread for mopping up the sauce
- Roasted potatoes and asparagus on the side
- Buttered egg noodles or rice
- A bigger comfort plate like these poblano and tomatillo enchiladas for a different night
Got a few questions before you get cooking? Here are the ones that come up most.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wine works for roast chicken with prosecco?
Any dry sparkling wine does the job. Prosecco is bright and a little fruity, but a brut champagne or cava works just as well.
Why dredge the chicken in flour first?
The light flour coating helps the skin crisp and thickens the sauce slightly as everything simmers together.
Can I make this ahead?
Yes. Cook it through, then reheat gently over low heat. Stir the sauce as it warms so the cream stays smooth.
Does the alcohol cook off?
Most of it simmers away during the cooking time, leaving behind the bright flavor of the wine.
Set this one out the next time you want a dinner that feels a little fancy without much fuss. Crispy chicken and a buttery herb sauce make it an easy crowd-pleaser.
Roast Chicken with Prosecco Herb Sauce
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs and drumsticks I used bone in with skin
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste but be generous with the pepper
- ½ cup flour
- ⅓ cup shallots diced
- 1.5 cups Prosecco or any champagne
- 1.5 cups chicken stock
- 1 Tbsp fresh oregano chopped (see notes)
- 1 tsp Herbs de Provence
- ½ cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º.
- In an Dutch oven, heat butter and oil over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge in flour. Place in skillet and let the chicken cook for ten minutes undisturbed. This is what creates that wonderful crispy skin. After ten minutes, turn the pieces and cook an additional ten minutes. Remove chicken and place on a plate. Set aside.
- Add shallots to the pan. Saute until translucent, 4-5 minutes.
- Add Prosecco, stock and herbs. Using a wooden spoon, loosen the crusty browned chicken bits from the bottom of the pan. This is the good stuff and it will add so much flavor to the final dish. Simmer for ten minutes.
- Add chicken pieces back to pan, cover and place in the oven for thirty minutes. At that point, remove chicken from pan and pour in the cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Give it a good stir and add chicken pieces back in. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Good morning Melanie. I love this recipe! Especially the one pot and short prep time. The Prosecco sauce and a loaf of crusty bread sounds like a meal in itself. Hmmm, now I’m starving for some lunch.
Okay Melanie, this is a fabulous recipe! I tried it and everyone love it and the sauce with bread is a meal in of itself! Great recipe, thank you!
That sounds absolutely delicious, Mel. I can’t wait to make this for my family! They are gonna love it.
I think I’m going to need to make this for supper. Perhaps this weekend. I’m known to love any/every type of chicken cooked, so I bet my husband would love it too.
That meal looks as beautiful as it probably tastes! I think I’ll give this a try.
That looks so delicious! Chicken is also a week night staple in my household and I agree that preparing them in different ways can be a challenge. I will try making this.
I am always looking for new ways to make chicken. I am a poultry girl. Love chicken and turkey. This looks so good! Can’t wait to try making it!
Oh wow. This looks incredible. I love making and finding new chicken dishes to make. This will have to go on my list!
I love the sauce on this chicken recipe.
I’m normally never in a dinner rut but lately I have been! Thanks for this great idea – looks awesome.
I am drooling over this now! That looks and sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
What a lovely recipe to try! Thanks for sharing! My family loves poultry dishes so this is something new for them to taste
Looks fantastic! I’d totally soak up that sauce with some warm crusty bread! (Drooling!)
What an amazing looking chicken recipe! It is something I would love to try for myself, I’ll have to make it this weekend.
That Prosecco sauce sounds heavenly. The fact that it’s easy is just the icing on the cake.
Anything with Prosecco is going to be a winner, I just know it. Secondly every night I’m in a dinner rut. Like tonight when the kids ate fish sticks for dinner after a late night of homework.
I might give this a try on Sunday.
Oooh. I’d be giddy over this, too! It looks amazing! I’ve never cooked with Prosecco but that’s going to have to change after seeing this recipe.
This recipe looks amazing. I am always looking for ways to dress up our chicken meals and I will be trying this one.
Looks soo delicious, I am salivating, lol. The asparagus is the perfect veggie for this meal, yum!
That is one gorgeous dish. Everyone at our house would gobble this up for sure.
Mmmm, I love Prosecco! This looks so good that I can almost smell it through the screen! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!
Yummy, this looks so good. We love chicken in our house. I’ll have to try this recipe.
Dang that is one beautiful plate of chicken! Loving that Prosecco Herb Sauce!!
We eat a lot of chicken, too. I’m looking forward to tasting this when we make it.
This looks absolute divine! I’m not a big meat eater but you had me at Prosecco, lol! That chicken looks perfectly cooked!
Wow! This recipe looks absolutely delicious. I cannot wait to try it.
SOLD! Any dinner that my four kids could possibly all love is a winner with me. That sauce, though! Whoa.
Wow – you have a right to by giddy over this fab recipe – thank you for sharing this savory saver – I’ll be giving it a try in the next week or so, also!
Wow! I can’t believe that’s one pot meal, it looks so fancy! As a working mom, I’m always on the lookout for simple recipes (I hate cooking/cleaning everyday). Will have to give this a try!
That chicken looks perfect! I can’t resist crispy skin and with a mouthwatering sauce to go on top, it’s a dinner that you can’t pass up.
I love how easy it sounds to make. This is just the kind of dish my family would love to eat.
These sound absolutely delicious and I would love to try making this for my family. I love trying new things and this would be right up my alley.
Ummmm cooking with Prosecco?!? Now this is my kinda recipe! Totally pinning to try this out myself!
Chicken as a main entrée is one of my favorite dishes, and I love a good sauce to go with it. The entire meal looks delicious.
Prosecco is actually my favorite bubbly! I need to try this herb sauce. It sounds so good!
Totally pinned this it sounds wonderful