Creamy Mushroom Chicken is Sophisticated, but Simple
Ingredients
- Chicken breast · boneless skinless1 lb
- Salt
- Pepper
- Flour⅓ cups + 1 tbsp
- Avocado oil2 tbsp
- Butter2 tbsp
- Mushroom · sliced12 oz
- Onion · finely chopped1 cup
- Garlic · minced1 tbsp
- Dijon mustard1 tsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- White wine⅓ cups
- Thyme2 sprigs
- Chicken broth1 cup
- Heavy cream⅔ cups
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and coat it in the flour. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the chicken in batches if needed, about 2-3 minutes per side, until deep golden and cooked through. Move to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
- Lower the heat to medium and melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and cook until golden.
- Add the onion and cook about 4 minutes until soft, then add the garlic and cook about 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in the 1 tablespoon flour and cook for 30 seconds, stirring until absorbed.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard and sugar, then add the thyme and slowly drizzle in the wine, cooking until absorbed.
- Add the chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits, and simmer until reduced by half.
- Slowly stir in the cream, then return the chicken to the pan and cook about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is hot. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Summarized from Sugar Spun Run's video. Watch it for the details.
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