Disregard those New Year’s resolutions–just for one meal. I promise it’ll be worth it. Though this dish is a bit heavier than most meals I cook, it was absolutely delicious. The prominent earthy flavor of the mushrooms in the sauce complimented the slight tartness of the lemon juice. The chicken was even better served atop a bed of brown rice, as the rice soaked up the creamy sauce. I’ll get back to eating healthier next week. :)
Hope everyone enjoys the long weekend ahead. I plan on laying low and staying in LA, after last weekend’s Vegas trip for my dad’s birthday.
Vegas with the family for my dad’s birthday!
Recipe:
2 tbsp. olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded and seasoned with salt and pepper
Juice of 1 lemon, divided
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz. Cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
3 tbsp. flour, divided
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 tsp. nutmeg, plus more to taste
2 tbsp. parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add olive oil. Add chicken breasts and cook about 5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through. Squeeze juice of half a lemon over chicken and let sit for 1 minute. Remove chicken from skillet.
Heat a separate large skillet over medium heat, then add butter and let melt. Add onions, garlic and mushrooms. Cook until onions are translucent and aromatic, about 3-5 minutes. Add 2 tbsp. flour to mixture and quickly stir, to avoid burning. Pour chicken broth into skillet and bring to a boil, to let mixture thicken. Add heavy whipping cream and bring mixture to a simmer. Season with nutmeg, parsley, salt and pepper and juice of the other half of the lemon.
Continue cooking mixture, about 10 minutes, to let thicken. Add chicken breasts to sauce. Serve chicken and mushroom cream sauce hot, over brown rice or pasta.
You know I loves me some chicken recipes! That sauce looks awesomely creamy. Now you’ve got me drooling. :)
Awww you and your family are so cute! And this looks like an incredibly delish meal :D
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
I eat lots of chicken…this looks very flavoursome with creamy mushroom sauce.
Ok, you’ve twisted my arm, I will forgo one day for this!! Actually, I don’t really avoid a dish like this, its all in how much you eat! And this looks amazingly satisfying! Happy weekend!!
That’s pretty much an ideal marriage of flavors Caroline. Mm hum! Yes ma’am, forget-about-it! That’s why we have next weeks! :)
This is a perfect dish, Caroline! Well, I might be tempted to serve it over broad noodles but that’s just how I roll. :)
Mmm, love the flavors here, and I’m with Linda, I do not avoid real, whole food, just make sure I have a serving of veggies with it. :) This looks really tasty.
I always like a new chicken recipe. Looks like a great time in Vegas.
Oh boy. This would totally kill my eating healthy plan. I’m on a total mushroom kick lately and you know I love my lemon! I hope your dad had a great birthday – how could you go wrong in Vegas!
This is the sort of dish I’d order out! Oooo, So Goood.
Love the photo of your family, Caroline. X
i could forget about just anything with one bite of this dish. My mind would be nowhere but on how amazing this was
A birthday party n Vegas?
Sounds kick-ass!