A chicken dish that carries all the flavor and no expectations.

It’s a no-frills classic, requiring just a few cozy ingredients and just a bit of time.

It effortlessly feedsa small crowd.

Southern Living Company Chicken in the skillet ready to serve

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What Is Company Chicken?

The chicken itself must be well seasoned and seared to a golden brown exterior.

The wine adds a nice acidity and body to the sauce.

Southern Living Company Chicken stirring the cream into the mushroom sauce

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But longstanding original recipes are only slightly more involved, and they’re always a crowdpleaser.

Southern Living Company Chicken on a plate to serve garnished with parsley

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