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Mushroom Chicken Recipe

Mushroom Chicken Recipe
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This Mushroom Chicken recipe features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts in a rich and flavorful creamy mushroom sauce. The sauce combines sautéed mushrooms, white wine, beef broth, and a blend of spices, thickened with cornstarch and finished with heavy cream for a luscious texture. Perfectly paired with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles, this dish is a comforting and elegant meal suitable for weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3–4 Tablespoons olive oil

Mushrooms and Sauce

  • 10 oz mushrooms (button or baby bella), rinsed and sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 ½ cups beef broth
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube or 1 teaspoon 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
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 Tablespoons cold water (for cornstarch slurry)
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prep Work: Combine beef broth, chicken bouillon cube (or Better Than Bouillon), soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and dried thyme in a bowl. Set this mixture aside. Next, in a sealable container, combine cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water and shake well to make a slurry. Keep this in a cool place until ready to use. Rinse mushrooms gently, pat dry, and slice if necessary. Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into 2-3 thinner pieces, aiming for about ½ inch thickness. Pound with a meat tenderizer if needed to even thickness.
  2. Cook the Mushrooms: Heat butter over medium-high heat in a large pan. Add mushrooms in a single layer without crowding, allowing them to cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Add additional butter or a splash of olive oil during cooking if needed. Remove mushrooms and set aside on a plate.
  3. Dredge and Sear the Chicken: Season both sides of the sliced chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge lightly in flour, tapping off excess. Heat olive oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add 3 pieces of chicken at a time, leaving space around each slice. Sear for 4-5 minutes per side, until a golden crust forms. Remove chicken and set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Adjust heat as necessary and add olive oil if needed for proper searing.
  4. Deglaze the Pan: Remove any excess oil from the pan but keep the browned bits (fond) for flavor. Turn heat to medium. Add white wine and minced garlic to the pan. Using a silicone spatula, scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen the browned bits. Let the wine simmer gently until reduced by half, about 4 minutes.
  5. Finish the Sauce: Add the prepared beef broth mixture to the pan and increase heat to bring to a gentle boil. Let the sauce bubble and reduce slightly for 10 minutes to concentrate flavors. Shake the cornstarch slurry to recombine and slowly stir it into the bubbling sauce. The sauce will thicken quickly; reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in the heavy cream, then add the browned mushrooms back into the sauce.
  6. Heat Through and Serve: Return the seared chicken pieces to the pan along with any accumulated juices. Spoon sauce over the chicken, cover partially, and let it heat through for about 5 minutes. Serve piping hot with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles and roasted green beans or asparagus for a complete meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute Worcestershire sauce for soy sauce if desired.
  • Use dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for the best flavor.
  • Ensure mushrooms are dry before sautéing to help them brown better.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when searing mushrooms or chicken to achieve a good crust.
  • The chicken can be pounded to even thickness for uniform cooking.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, and a vegetable side like roasted green beans or asparagus.

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