Description
Succulent herb mushroom chicken brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across your dinner plate with elegant simplicity. Fragrant rosemary and thyme mingle with earthy mushrooms, creating a rustic masterpiece you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary)
Seasonings:
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp dried herb blend
Cooking Components:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, ensuring a consistent temperature for even cooking.
- Mince garlic and finely chop the fresh herbs, creating a fragrant herb mixture.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and dried herb blend, massaging the seasonings into the meat.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side, developing a golden-brown crust that locks in moisture.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside, leaving behind flavorful browned bits.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms until they release their moisture and turn golden, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to mushrooms, stirring quickly to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any caramelized bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling the breasts among the mushrooms.
- Transfer skillet to preheated oven and roast for 15-18 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Remove skillet from oven, add butter and heavy cream, creating a rich, velvety sauce.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped herbs over the chicken, adding a bright, fresh finish.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Customize the herb blend by experimenting with rosemary, thyme, or sage for varied flavor profiles.
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts for extra moisture and richer taste if preferred.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg