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Mascarpone Chicken and Mushroom Recipe
Creamy one-pan savoury mascarpone chicken and mushroom recipe that takes under 30 minutes to make. Easy to prepare and absolutely delicious!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 485 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
European
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 cloves of garlic
- 150 ml chicken stock (or about ½ a cup)
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil or dried thyme (optional)
- 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.
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Notes
- “Nutrition information on the site is an estimate calculated using a third-party source and is provided for informational purposes only. We recommend that you make your own calculations. If you have any specific dietary concerns, kindly consult with your healthcare practitioner. Variations may occur for many reasons, such as ingredients used and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.”
- Add the herbs just before serving, If using. Feel free to swap the dried thyme and lemon pepper for your favorite herbs. For example, fresh basil, parsley, and rosemary pair well with chicken breast.
Nutrition Information
Calories
485kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
237mg
(10%)
Potassium
710mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
914IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485
% 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.