Mushroom-Smothered Chicken Recipe

Name: Mushroom-Smothered Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 12-3 lbs chicken pieces, skinned (breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 cups halved fresh mushrooms (such as morel, chanterelle, shitake-stems removed, and or or button); 2 large onions, chopped (2 cups); 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¾ cup chicken broth; ¾ cup dry white wine or ¾ cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 2 tablespoons whipping cream (optional)

Servings: persons

¼ cup flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 12-3 lbs chicken pieces, skinned (breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks)
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups halved fresh mushrooms (such as morel, chanterelle, shitake-stems removed, and or or button)
2 large onions, chopped (2 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced
¾ cup chicken broth
¾ cup dry white wine or ¾ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
2 tablespoons whipping cream (optional)

1
Combine flour, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a plastic bag.
2
Add chicken pieces, a few at a time, shaking to coat.
3
Heat oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add chicken; cook for 8 minutes, turn occasionally.
5
Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
6
Add mushrooms, onions, add garlic to skillet.
7
Cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping up any browned bits.
8
Return chicken to skillet.
9
Add the 3/4 cup broth, the wine or additional broth, basil and thyme.
10
Bring to a boiling; reduce heat.
11
Simmer, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.
12
Remove chicken; cover and keep warm.
13
Increase heat to medium; gently boil sauce, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
14
Stir in whipping cream, if desired.
15
Add additional salt and pepper if needed.

530

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 12-3 lbs chicken pieces, skinned (breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks), and more.

Yes, Mushroom-Smothered Chicken 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.

Mushroom-Smothered Chicken

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