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Chicken and Mushrooms

Summer is here again, and like most people I'm more active now than in winter, so I prefer meals that are light but still filling, with good flavor, and of course don't take a lot of time to prepare (because let's face it - who wants to spend a lot of time in the kitchen in the summer?).

This dish "checks all the boxes", as my co-workers are fond of saying these days. It uses thin-sliced chicken in a savory mushroom gravy, and takes less than an hour to make. Serve it over mashed potatoes and throw in some steamed veggies, and you've got a very filling meal.

Adapted from Cook 2 Eat Well

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 45 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Thin sliced chicken in a savory mushroom gravy, perfect for evenings when you want something light and flavorful but don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

Adapted from Cook 2 Eat Well

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thin sliced (see notes)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (see notes)
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 cup chicken broth or stock
Instructions
  1. 1

    Using a meat mallet, pound each piece of chicken until it is approximately 1/4 inch thick.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl combine salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper and mix well. Use this seasoning mixture to season both sides of each piece of chicken.

  3. 3

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Place the seasoned chicken in the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes per side or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside, covering to keep warm. Do not drain or clean the skillet.

  4. 4

    Add butter to the skillet and continue over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the mushrooms and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and mix together. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes, still stirring frequently. Slowly stir in the chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits off the bottom of the skillet.

  5. 5

    Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for approximately 5 minutes or until it thickens into a gravy, stirring occasionally. Taste and add salt or pepper as desired.

  6. 6

    Add the chicken and any juices from the plate back into the skillet. Turn the chicken to coat both sides with gravy. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low for 5 minutes to warm through. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size 6 oz chicken plus gravy

Amount Per Serving
Calories 375kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.8g31%
Saturated Fat 7.1g36%
Cholesterol 114mg38%
Sodium 1069mg45%
Potassium 311mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 6.5g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 42.9g86%
Calcium 11 mg
Iron 3 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Notes
  • If thin sliced chicken breasts are not available at the grocer, use two chicken breasts and slice lengthwise, making two thinner "fillets" from each breast. There should be a total of four pieces.
  • If sliced mushrooms are not available, purchase whole mushrooms but take care not to slice them too thin or they will fall apart when cooked.
Keywords: chicken, mushroom, gravy, savory
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