Description
Chicken and Mushrooms is a delightful dish that effortlessly brings together tender, juicy chicken and earthy mushrooms in a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe can be prepared in under an hour with minimal effort. The combination of flavors makes it versatile enough to pair beautifully with rice, pasta, or fresh vegetables. Plus, you can easily customize the ingredients by adding your favorite herbs and spices. Impress your family or guests with this comforting meal that?s sure to become a staple in your dinner rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ? cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ? cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan.
- In the same skillet, saut? minced garlic and sliced mushrooms until tender (about 4 minutes).
- Add soy sauce and chicken broth; mix in cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
- Return chicken to the pan, coating it in the sauce for an additional 3 minutes.
- Serve hot, drizzling with extra sauce as desired.
Notes
For added depth of flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce for an hour before cooking.
Experiment with different types of mushrooms like shiitake for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 120mg