CHICKEN CONTINENTAL FOR TWO

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup uncooked brown rice
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch, divided
1/8 teaspoon garlic-herb seasoning blend
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2-1/2 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons capers, drained
1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons cold water

Steps:

Cook rice according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and the seasoning blend; sprinkle over chicken on both sides., In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil. Remove and keep warm. Add mushrooms and onions to the pan; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add the vinegar, garlic and capers; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Return chicken to the pan; carefully add the broth, bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°., Combine the remaining cornstarch with the water until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaf. Serve chicken and mushrooms with rice.

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