Description
Mushroom and Onion Smothered Chicken is a delicious and savory dish that combines tender chicken with a rich mushroom and onion sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions and mushrooms, cooking until softened.
- Add minced garlic and thyme, cooking for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot, spooning the mushroom and onion sauce over the chicken.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in herbs and spices before cooking.
- Serve with rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Mushroom and Onion Smothered Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food