Mushroom Chicken – Gourmet Style Recipe
Elegant seared chicken breasts with sautéed mushrooms and a rich, creamy sauce infused with herbs and tangy apple cider vinegar. This gourmet one-pan dish serves 4-6 with minimal cleanup and impressive flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 50
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Quick Dinner Recipes
- Method: Sauté & Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
10 oz mushrooms (button or baby bella)
2 tablespoons salted butter
3–4 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2½ cups beef broth
1 chicken bouillon cube or 1 tsp better than bouillon
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup apple cider vinegar (non-alcoholic substitute)
3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper
Mix flour with salt and pepper on a plate
Dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat
Sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden, transfer to oven and bake 6-8 minutes
Add butter and remaining olive oil to skillet, sauté mushrooms 5 minutes
Add garlic, onion powder, mustard, and thyme; cook 1 minute
Pour in bouillon mixture and vinegar, scraping up browned bits
Return chicken to skillet, tilt to coat in sauce
Cook 5 minutes until sauce thickens
Notes
For gluten-free version: Substitute flour with chickpea flour or cornstarch slurry
To thicken sauce further: Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and add during final 2 minutes
Storage: Cool completely before refrigerating for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with ¼ cup sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg