Chicken and Mushrooms in a Lemon Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken and Mushrooms in a Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 12 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken meat, large dice; 1 ½ cups quartered fresh button mushrooms; ⅔ cup dry white wine or ⅔ cup chicken broth; ⅓ cup chicken broth; ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; ½ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
2
When it shimmers, add onion and garlic, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and cook until golden, about 4 minutes.
3
Add chicken and cook, stirring rarely, until well browned on all sides, about 12 minutes.
4
Add mushrooms and cook until slightly broken down, about 5 minutes.
5
Add wine if using if not using wine add total 1 cup of chicken broth, , and the 1/4 cup lemon juice if using dried basil leaves add at this time and mix well and scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate any browned bits.
6
Cook until alcohol smell is cooked off and sauce is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes .
7
Remove from heat, stir in basil leaves if using fresh and lemon zest and serve over your favorite pasta.

423

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 12 medium yellow onion, finely chopped, 3 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken meat, large dice, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Mushrooms in a Lemon Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken and Mushrooms in a Lemon Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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