Mascarpone Chicken and Mushroom Recipe
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4.8
Mascarpone Chicken and Mushroom Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by seasoning diced chicken breast with salt and lemon pepper, then browning it in olive oil to develop color. Garlic is sautéed at low heat before adding chicken stock and mushrooms, which soften as the sauce simmers. Mascarpone cheese is stirred in to create a creamy, slightly tangy sauce that coats the chicken and mushrooms.
The chicken returns to the pan to finish cooking gently in the sauce, making it tender without drying out. Optional herbs such as fresh basil, thyme, or rosemary can be added for aromatic depth. The final dish offers a balance of mild savory flavors with a rich, velvety texture.
Serve this dish with alternatives like cauliflower mash or zucchini noodles to complement the creamy sauce and keep the meal light. Adjust seasoning with salt and herbs just before serving for freshness.
Herbs can be swapped according to preference, and the recipe's nutrition information is an estimate; consult a healthcare practitioner for dietary needs.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast approx. 1 pound
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 250 g mascarpone cheese approx. ½ a pound
- 250 g mushrooms approx. ½ a pound
- 3 garlic cloves
- 150 ml chicken stock (or about ½ a cup)
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon basil optional, fresh, or dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
Instructions
- Clean the chicken breasts, pat dry with a clean kitchen cloth, and dice them into bite-sized chunks.
- Season the chicken with salt and lemon pepper; set aside for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, finely mince or chop garlic and slice mushrooms as desired.
- Heat olive oil in a medium-sized cast iron pan or skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breast and brown it for about 4 minutes on each side, avoiding stirring too early to achieve a golden color. Then, remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate.
- Reduce the heat to low, add garlic to the pan, and fry until slightly browned and soft. Then, pour in the chicken stock, raise the heat to medium, and stir. Finally, add in the mushrooms.
- To make the mascarpone sauce, mix in mascarpone cheese and simmer for 5 minutes. Return the chicken breast to the pan, reduce heat to low, adjust salt if necessary, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Optionally garnish with basil, thyme, or other herbs.
- Serve with cauliflower mash, zoodles, or a side dish of your choice such as pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Add herbs such as basil, parsley, or rosemary just before serving for best flavor.
- Substitute dried thyme and lemon pepper with preferred herbs to customize seasoning.
- Nutrition information provided is an estimate; consult professionals for specific dietary concerns.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 237mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 710mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 914IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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