Best Fennel Mushroom Skillet Recipes

CHICKEN WITH CREAMY MUSHROOMS, FENNEL AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Slice the leeks in half, then thinly slice them into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons. Place the leeks in a colander set over a bowl and fill the bowl with enough water to cover the leeks. Gently stir them around to help remove any excess dirt and sand. Remove the colander with the leeks from the bowl, leaving behind any dirt. Let leeks drain completely.
• Place the chicken breasts on a sheet of parchment paper. Season the chicken breasts with salt, a pinch red pepper flakes, and half the thyme leaves. Place another piece of parchment on top of the chicken. Use a meat mallet or a rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts slightly until they are an even thickness, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Hold both pieces of parchment paper and flip the chicken over; now the parchment that was originally on the bottom should be on top. Remove the parchment, exposing the unseasoned side of chicken. Season with salt, another pinch red pepper flakes, and the remaining thyme leaves. Place the parchment back on top and pound slightly to adhere the seasoning.
• Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add in 2 tablespoons olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add in the chicken breasts and cook, undisturbed, about 4 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown and reaches 165 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
• Turn the heat down to medium and add in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the fennel, mushrooms, and leeks to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Season the vegetables with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Deglaze with the white wine and cook until the wine is mostly evaporated, about 1 minute. Turn the heat down to low and add in the cream. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cream has thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Season the sauce to taste.
• To serve, spoon the creamy vegetables over the chicken. Garnish with thyme leaves.

FENNEL MUSHROOM STIR FRY

Steps:

• Cut the fennel bulb in half and coarsely chop the stalks, trim away the hard bottom core Heat the oil over high heat for 30 secs.
• Add onions salt& pepper stir fry 1 minute.
• Add peppers& fennel stir fry for 3 minutes or until the veggies are just slightly charred around the edges (not burned) Add mushrooms& stir fry until the mushrooms are soft& slightly brown.
• Sprinkle with lemon juice& serve.

FETTUCCINE WITH FENNEL AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the mushrooms and saute over medium heat until they begin to wilt. Add the garlic, stir for a few seconds, then stir in the fennel. Cook until the fennel begins to soften, about five minutes. Cover the pan and cook over low heat until the vegetables are tender, about another 10 minutes.
• Bring four quarts of water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine for three minutes, then drain.
• Uncover the skillet and stir in the cream, sun-dried tomato and fennel tops. Cook over high heat for a minute or two, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, toss to combine the ingredients, then divide between two plates and serve with Parmesan cheese on the side.

PENNE WITH PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS AND FENNEL

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook mushrooms, fennel and garlic in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fennel is crisp-tender. Stir in pasta sauce, beans and basil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
• Divide cooked pasta among 6 serving bowls or plates; spoon vegetable mixture evenly over pasta. Sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with fennel leaves.