Mushroom Chicken - The Cozy Cook

05/07/2022, 16:44 Mushroom Chicken - The Cozy Cook
Mushroom Chicken
Servings: 4 people
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
This mushroom chicken recipe has juicy chicken that's smothered in
a thick and creamy mushroom sauce that encompasses the flavor and
consistency of gravy. 4.98 from 69 ratings
Ingredients
10 oz. mushrooms, button or baby bella work well
2 Tablespoons salted butter
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt/Pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
3-4 Tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
2 ½ cups beef broth
1 chicken bouillon cube or 1 tsp better than bouillon
1 teaspoon soy sauce, can sub Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup dry white wine, see notes
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Prep Work
1. Combine beef broth, chicken bouillon, soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and
thyme. Set aside.
2. Combine cornstarch with 3 Tablespoons of cold water in a sealable container and shake to
combine. Set aside in a cool place.
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3. Gently rinse mushrooms and pat completely dry. Slice if needed.

4. Slice the chicken lengthwise into 2-3 thinner slices. Pound with a meat tenderizer if needed,
the chicken will plump up more when cooked. Aim for ½ inch thick slices.
Cook the Mushrooms

1. Melt butter over medium-high heat and add the mushrooms. Allow them to brown on
each side for 3-4 minutes, undisturbed. Sauté in batches if needed, leaving space around
them will allow them to crisp up more. Add a little more butter and/or a splash of olive oil
during cooking if needed. Remove once golden brown and set aside on a plate.
Dredge/Sear the Chicken

1. Lightly sprinkle each side of the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour and tap
off excess.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add 3 pieces of chicken, leaving
room around each. Sauté for 4-5 minutes per side, until a golden brown crust has
developed. Remove and set aside. Repeat with the remaining 3 pieces of chicken.
3. Pro Tips: Make slight adjustments to the heat, (up or down), as needed during cooking.
Add an additional splash of olive oil if needed throughout cooking. Try to leave the chicken
undisturbed as it cooks to get a nice crusty sear.
Deglaze the Pan

1. Turn the heat off and remove any excess oil, but leave the brown bits in the pan. (This is
called “fond” and will give the sauce plenty of flavor.)
2. Add the white wine and the garlic and set heat to medium. Use a silicone spatula to
“clean” the bottom of the pot. Let it bubble gently until reduced by half, about 4
minutes.
Finish the Sauce

1. Add the beef broth mixture and increase heat slightly to bring to a gentle boil. Let it
bubble and reduce for 10 minutes.
2. Shake the reserved cornstarch mixture and slowly add it to the bubbling sauce,
stirring continuously, until incorporated. The sauce will thicken pretty quickly. Reduce
heat to low.
3. Slowly add in the cream, stirring continuously. Add the mushrooms.
4. Add the chicken back to the pot along with any juices from the plate. Spoon the sauce on
top. Cover partially and let the chicken heat through for 5 minutes or so. Serve with mashed
potatoes or Buttered Noodles and roasted green beans or asparagus.
Notes
Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay make good wine choices in this recipe. Marsala wine can
also be used.
Wine Substitute: 1/2 Cup chicken broth and 1 Tbsp. butter can be used instead of white
wine if needed.
The mushrooms are cooked separately in this recipe and are mixed into the sauce at the
end. This lets them release some of their water, concentrate their flavor, and give them a
nice golden color.
To control the sodium in this recipe, consider using unsalted butter, reduced or no sodium
broth, and low sodium soy sauce. You can also refrain from adding bouillon, although it
does add a nice depth of flavor.
The nutritional information assumes that all of the flour is used but there will likely be
some leftover.
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 10g,
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 78mg, Sodium:
704mg, Potassium: 599mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 490IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium:
44mg, Iron: 2mg
Course: Main Course Cuisine: American Author: Stephanie

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05/07/2022, 16:44 Mushroom Chicken - The Cozy Cook

3. Gently rinse mushrooms and pat completely dry. Slice if needed.

Cook the Mushrooms

Dredge/Sear the Chicken

Deglaze the Pan

Finish the Sauce

3. Slowly add in the cream, stirring continuously. Add the mushrooms.

potatoes or Buttered Noodles and roasted green beans or asparagus.

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