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Mushroom Chicken Recipe

Mushroom Chicken Recipe
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This Mushroom Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts seared to golden perfection, topped with a rich, flavorful mushroom cream sauce made with a blend of beef broth, white wine, garlic, and herbs. The mushrooms are browned separately to develop a deep, concentrated flavor that complements the savory sauce, making it an elegant yet simple main course perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Mushrooms

  • 10 oz. mushrooms, button or baby bella
  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3–4 Tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

  • 2 ½ cups beef broth
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube or 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce (or Worcestershire sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay recommended)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 Tablespoons cold water (for cornstarch slurry)
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the broth mixture: In a bowl, combine beef broth, chicken bouillon cube (or Better Than Bouillon), soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and dried thyme. Stir well and set aside.
  2. Make the cornstarch slurry: In a sealable container, mix cornstarch with 3 tablespoons cold water and shake to combine. Set aside in a cool place.
  3. Prepare mushrooms: Gently rinse mushrooms and pat completely dry. Slice if large or desired.
  4. Slice chicken: Slice chicken breasts lengthwise into 2-3 thinner pieces. Pound gently to about ½ inch thickness for even cooking and to help plump the chicken.
  5. Cook mushrooms: Melt butter over medium-high heat in a skillet. Add mushrooms and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding, adding a bit more butter or olive oil if necessary. Remove mushrooms and set aside.
  6. Dredge and sear chicken: Season chicken slices with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour and tap off excess. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces in batches, 4-5 minutes per side, until a golden brown crust develops. Remove and set aside.
  7. Deglaze pan: Remove excess oil but keep the browned bits (fond). Over medium heat, add white wine and minced garlic, scraping the pan bottom with a spatula to release flavorful bits. Let reduce by half, about 4 minutes.
  8. Finish sauce: Add the prepared broth mixture to the pan and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 10 minutes to reduce and concentrate flavor.
  9. Thicken sauce: Shake cornstarch slurry and slowly whisk it into the bubbling sauce. Stir constantly until sauce thickens, then reduce heat to low.
  10. Add cream and mushrooms: Stir in heavy cream, then add the cooked mushrooms into the sauce.
  11. Warm chicken: Return chicken pieces to the pan with any accumulated juices. Spoon sauce over the chicken. Partially cover and simmer for 5 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.
  12. Serve: Serve mushroom chicken hot, ideally with sides like mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, and roasted green beans or asparagus.

Notes

  • For the wine, Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay work very well; Marsala wine is another good alternative.
  • If avoiding alcohol, substitute ½ cup chicken broth plus 1 tablespoon butter instead of white wine.
  • Cooking mushrooms separately enhances their flavor and texture by allowing water to evaporate and surfaces to brown properly.
  • To reduce sodium, use unsalted butter, low-sodium broth, and low-sodium soy sauce, and optionally omit the bouillon cube.
  • The nutritional info is calculated assuming all flour is used, though some may remain unused.
  • The recipe yields 4 servings.
  • This recipe is featured in The Cozy Cookbook on page 100.
  • For dairy-free, try plant-based margarine when cooking mushrooms and substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.

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