Skillet Chicken with Mushroom and Onion Sauce
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
293 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Skillet Chicken with Mushroom and Onion Sauce
Description
Skillet Chicken with Mushroom and Onion Sauce starts by searing chicken breasts in olive oil or ghee to develop a golden crust. The chicken is then removed briefly while onions and mushrooms are sautéed to develop their sweetness and concentrated flavor. Fresh garlic and thyme add aromatic depth before adding chicken stock or wine to deglaze and create a pan sauce. Returning the chicken to the skillet to cook through allows the flavors to integrate while the sauce reduces and thickens. The recipe includes a resting period for the chicken to carryover cook to the right internal temperature, resulting in juicy, tender meat. The finished dish presents a balanced harmony of tender chicken and a sauce rich with caramelized onions and browned mushrooms, accented by fresh thyme and garlic. This recipe is well suited to be served alongside simple sides like rice or vegetables, making it a practical choice for a wholesome home meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 onion
- 12-15 cremini mushrooms or 12oz any mushrooms you have on hand
- 1 cup chicken stock or wine
- 5 cloves garlic diced
- 2-5 thyme sprigs, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a heavy skillet, heat ghee or olive oil on medium until shimmery.
- Add chicken to skillet and brown (we're just getting a nice sear here- not cook the chicken through).
- Remove chicken, set aside on a plate with a paper towel.
- Add onion to pan, cook until slightly browned.
- Add mushrooms to pan and continue cooking until they are slightly browned.
- Add garlic, thyme, stir to incorporate.
- Add chicken stock and add chicken back to pan.
- Cook, uncovered, until sauce has thickened and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 175 degrees.
- Remove from stove and let the chicken rest and carryover cook to 180 degrees, about 5 minutes.
- Plate and serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 178mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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