Braised Chicken Breast with Mushrooms
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Braised Chicken Breast with Mushrooms
Description
This recipe begins by seasoning and searing chicken breasts in olive oil until golden on both sides. After removing the chicken, additional olive oil is added to the same pot to sauté sliced cremini mushrooms and diced onions until nicely browned. Garlic is added for a fragrant finish before pouring in white wine to deglaze and reduce, concentrating the flavors.
Chicken broth is added next, and the chicken breasts are returned to the pot to braise gently. The slow simmer allows the chicken to absorb the savory mushroom and wine flavors while the sauce reduces by about 75%, thickening to a rich consistency that coats the chicken. The dish results in tender chicken with a flavorful, slightly acidic but rich sauce highlighted by earthy mushrooms and aromatic garlic and onions.
Serve the chicken with the sauce spooned over it, accompanied by sides that complement the moist and savory qualities, such as steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to enjoy the sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil , divided
- 3 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt , divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper divided, coarse ground
- 8 ounces cremini mushroom sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion , diced
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 cup white wine
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a dutch oven on medium heat.
- Season the chicken with half the salt and pepper and sear on both sides, 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Remove chicken from the pan, then add in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add in the mushrooms and onions and sear well until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Season with remaining salt and pepper, add in garlic and stir.
- Add in the white wine, stir and cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
- Add in the chicken broth, nestle the chicken back into the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes until sauce is reduced by 75%.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1216mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 1038mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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