Best Chicken Cara Mia Recipes

ROMANTIC CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES AND MUSHROOMS

Romantic Chicken with Artichokes and Mushrooms image

Easy, moist, flavorful and aromatic -- the white wine, artichokes and mushrooms make this chicken dish the to way to any man's heart! Delicious served with buttered noodles and fresh greens.

Provided by Caity-O

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Skillet

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 (14 ounce) can marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained, liquid reserved
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup white wine
1 tablespoon capers

Steps:

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken in oil and butter for 5 to 7 minutes per side; remove from skillet, and set aside.
Place artichoke hearts and mushrooms in the skillet, and saute until mushrooms are brown and tender. Return chicken to skillet, and pour in reserved artichoke liquid and wine. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
Stir in capers, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 426.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CHICKEN MAMA MIA

Chicken Mama Mia image

We had a delicious chicken dish at a local restaurant and we searched for recipes to taste like it. This seemed to do it. You can also substitute grilled filet mignon for "Filet Mignon Mama Mia" for a tasty and different grilled steak topping.

Provided by Caits Mom

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 main course servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 grilled chicken breasts (grill with a simple seasoning salt mixture so as not to compete with Mama Mia sauce) or 4 filet mignon (grill with a simple seasoning salt mixture so as not to compete with Mama Mia sauce)
6 tablespoons butter
2 cups sliced and washed mushrooms
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pinch fresh ginger (or t. dry)
1 tablespoon dry sherry
3 -5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (more or less to taste)
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons very very cold water

Steps:

Melt butter in large skillet.
Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes.
Add mustard, ginger, salt, and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
Add sherry and only 2 T. balsamic vinegar along with the cream.
Taste and add more balsamic vinegar if needed.
Dissolve cornstarch into cold water and mix until smooth. Add to mushrooms and stir constantly until liquid comes to a boil. Continue cooking for one minute still stirring. This should now be a thickened sauce.
Remove from heat and taste again. Add a last bit of balsamic if desired.
Serve over grilled chicken, filet mignon, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.5, Fat 35.4, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 173.3, Sodium 349.8, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 29