Zürcher Geschnetzeltes mit Rösti (Zurich Creamy White Wine & Mushroom Veal/Chicken with Rösti) – Authentic Switzerland Recipe

Zurich’s world-famous Guildhouse classic pairing a silky white-wine mushroom ragout with crunchy golden rösti.

Country of Origin
🇨🇭 Switzerland (Central Europe, Europe)
Dietary Profile
omnivore
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
Signature Staples
Thinly sliced veal or chicken tenderloin, Cremini and chanterelle mushrooms, Crispy golden potato rösti cake, Dry Swiss white wine, Shallots

Ingredients for Zürcher Geschnetzeltes mit Rösti (Zurich Creamy White Wine & Mushroom Veal/Chicken with Rösti) (4 Servings)

  • 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) thinly sliced veal or chicken tenderloin, prepped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups cremini and chanterelle mushrooms, washed and trimmed
  • 1 cup crispy golden potato rösti cake
  • 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with dry Swiss white wine
  • 1.5 tbsp traditional Switzerland seasoning (shallots, heavy cream, lemon zest, flat-leaf parsley)
  • 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté onion, garlic, and dry Swiss white wine for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add thinly sliced veal or chicken tenderloin and cremini and chanterelle mushrooms along with shallots, heavy cream, lemon zest, flat-leaf parsley, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
  4. Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
  5. Garnish with crispy golden potato rösti cake and serve straight from the skillet.

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