Description
Chicken with mushrooms brings comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal fuss and maximum flavor. Hearty ingredients blend together quickly, creating a simple yet satisfying meal that makes weeknight cooking feel like a breeze.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or parsley
- Salt and pepper
Liquids and Cooking Agents:
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium heat, then drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil across the surface.
- Generously season 4 chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Lay them carefully into the hot pan, cooking for 6 minutes until a golden crust develops. Flip and repeat on the opposite side.
- Transfer the perfectly seared chicken to a nearby plate, keeping them warm.
- Introduce 1 diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves into the same skillet. Sauté until the onions turn translucent and fragrant, approximately 2 minutes.
- Add 8 ounces of sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet. Allow them to brown and release their rich flavors, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth and 2 tablespoons soy sauce into the pan. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any delicious browned bits from the bottom.
- Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld and concentrate.
- Nestle the reserved chicken breasts back into the skillet, coating them generously with the mushroom sauce. Warm for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of fresh thyme or parsley over the dish just before serving for a bright, herbal finish.
Notes
- Check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer, ensuring it reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Choose fresh, firm mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for the best flavor and texture.
- Let chicken rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to keep the meat juicy and tender.
- For a low-carb version, swap soy sauce with coconut aminos and serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg