30 Minute Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

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Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

Easy and quick to make. I typically keep these ingredients on hand. If fresh mushrooms not in my refrigerator crisper, I substitute canned. I also use powdered turmeric, not fresh. I use half the suggested salt. This is my go to chicken breast meal. And, most of the time I do not have to pound down the chicken breasts either.

Ingredients

4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

2 teaspoons canola oil

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup chopped shallots (I use red onion)

1 (8-ounce) package pre-sliced mushrooms  (If not available, I use 6.5 ounce can of mushrooms.)

2 minced garlic cloves

1/2 cup dry white wine

1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

3/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme (I use powdered.)

Instructions

  1. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet.
  2. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add canola oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Transfer meat to a serving platter; keep warm.
  3. Add shallots or onions and mushrooms to pan; sauté for 4 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add garlic; sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Stir in wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; bring to a boil. Cook until liquid almost evaporates.
  6. Sprinkle mushroom mixture with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and flour; cook 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
  7. Add broth to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes or until slightly thick.
  8. Remove pan from heat; add butter and thyme, stirring until butter melts.
  9. Add meat back to pan and spoon sauce over each.

veggiesServe with sautéed fresh vegetables like mini-peppers, celery, onion and garlic and Polenta or potatoes. Vegetables are sautéed in olive oil and sprinkled with dried basil.

 

Copyright. November 2016. Linda Leier Thomason

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