Creamy Mushroom Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 boneless chicken breasts, large-sized.
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Seasoning: salt and pepper as needed.
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Flour for dusting the chicken.
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2 tablespoons of olive oil.
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Butter, 2 tablespoons.
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12 oz of sliced mushrooms (cremini or button).
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Italian seasoning, around ¼ teaspoon.
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3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped.
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Chicken stock, ½ cup.
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Lemon juice, ½ teaspoon.
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Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon.
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1 cup of heavy cream.
# Instructions:
01 -
Slice chicken breasts horizontally to make four thin pieces. Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
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Pour oil into a heated skillet (medium-high). Brown both sides of chicken for 4-5 minutes each, then set aside.
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In the same pan, melt butter, toss in mushrooms, and sprinkle seasoning. Stir as the mushrooms soften and turn golden. Remove them from the pan.
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Put garlic, broth, mustard, and lemon juice into the pan. Cook for about 4 minutes until it thickens to half its volume.
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Mix cream into the skillet. Add chicken and mushrooms back. Simmer for 5 minutes till the chicken is cooked and sauce is creamy.
# Notes:
01 -
Takes just half an hour to make.
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The sauce can be prepped in advance.
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Pairs nicely with pasta or rice.