Mushroom Chicken
Mushroom Chicken is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts with fresh mushrooms in a savory sauce, making it perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal ingredients while delivering gourmet flavors that will impress your family and friends. Serve it alongside rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a satisfying meal that warms the heart and delights the palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp agar-agar
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sauté for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add mushrooms and garlic; sauté for about 5-6 minutes until tender.
- Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Let it simmer slightly.
- Stir in agar-agar as per package instructions to thicken the sauce.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it; simmer for an additional few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg