2/19/2013 Chicken with a Skinny Mushroom SauceWinner winner chicken dinner! I think this is my favorite chicken recipe that I've ever made. Yep . . . I know it's a big statement but with my new-found love of mushrooms, I could not get enough of this chicken dish! Most mushroom sauces, or Marsala sauces, are filled with butter, cream and flour. Not this one! The white wine gives it a wonderful flavor, and as it reduces, the sauce thickens. All you need to add is a half tablespoon of whole wheat flour and you've got yourself a very creamy and delicious mushroom & wine reduction sauce! This was perfect on the chicken but I bet it would be amazing with steak as well!
Ingredients For the chicken: 4 chicken breasts (thin sliced so they cook faster) 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil Salt & Pepper - sprinkle on each side of the chicken For the sauce: 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil (to coat pan) 1 1/2 cup sliced crimini mushrooms 1 shallot - diced 1 or 2 chopped garlic cloves 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth 1/2 tbsp whole wheat flour 1/4 cup water 2 tsp thyme - fresh or dried Salt & Pepper to taste To make this gluten free, substitute whole wheat flour for gluten-free flour or almond flour. Serves 4. 1. Finely chop shallot and garlic and set aside for later. 2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. 3. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a pan on the stove over medium heat. Add chicken to the pan and cook for 5-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through (check the middle to make sure it's fully cooked). Set the chicken aside while you make the sauce. 3. Using the same pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add shallots and sliced mushrooms and sauté until they begin to brown and get tender. 4. Add chopped garlic and wine to the pan and bring to a boil. Allow to continue cooking until the liquid reduces to about half. 5. Add salt and pepper and whole wheat flour. Stir to combine. 6. Add water, again, letting it reduce until the sauce is thick. 7. Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts and garnish with thyme.
15 Comments
Abby
2/19/2013 02:00:15 am
Can't wait to try this. Have some chicken breasts in the freezer and will definitely be using them for this recipe. If it's half as good as your Skinny Chicken Parm turned out to be I will be a happy girl.
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Lindsay
2/19/2013 03:54:02 am
Thanks Abby! I hope you like it... let me know how it goes :). In my opinion, this one beats the Skinny Chicken Parm! Enjoy!
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kristy
2/19/2013 03:56:01 am
This sounds amazing!!! I'm trying it this weekend! THANKS:)
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Sammy
2/26/2013 12:28:43 am
This one is really deeeeeelish and soooooo easy...........
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Lindsay
3/1/2013 06:41:46 am
Great! so happy to hear that!
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Alaina
3/11/2013 02:10:06 pm
This was AMAZING! I cooked three chicken breasts and ate it all in one sitting!
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Lindsay
3/13/2013 11:33:09 am
ha! It's easy to do!! glad you liked!
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3/27/2013 01:32:06 am
Love this mushroom-filled recipe!! Officially a new favourite for me as well...thanks for sharing!
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Charlene
4/1/2013 07:03:27 am
Thanks Lindsay, i'm going to veganize this by using Chicken Scallopini instead of chcken breast..the mushrooms sound delish!!
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Lindsay
6/2/2013 03:42:21 am
Perfect!
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Christie
4/15/2013 11:37:33 pm
Great dish! Can't believe how creamy the sauce is with no butter or cream! This and your artichoke chicken are becoming regulars.
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derrion mckinney
9/26/2013 12:24:14 am
this food is good
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angelina susantyo
5/15/2016 02:43:29 pm
I am wondering if it will taste the same if i skip the white wine?
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Lindsay
5/17/2016 02:14:03 pm
Hi Angelina, you could always swap the white wine for low-sodium chicken broth! I'm sure it will be just as delish!
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Katie
5/20/2020 07:43:30 pm
SO excited to make this for my family tomorrow! What side dish would you recommend pairing this with?
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