CHICKEN WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND MUSHROOMS

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I wanted to create a fairly quick and easy recipe for a weeknight meal that was also quite delicious. After some experimentation, this is what developed. I love it served with Rice à la Frances.

Provided by DrBuzzetta

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 3-5 breasts, 3-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 -5 boneless chicken breasts
2 (8 ounce) packages sliced mushrooms
5 garlic cloves (sliced)
1/2-1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2-1 cup white wine (sherry, vermouth, chardonnay, etc.)
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1/2-1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil until very hot.
  • Add chicken breasts to pan (don't crowd them, use splatter screen, and keep temp high) and sear until nice caramel brown - about 5 min per side.
  • Remove breasts to a plate - don't worry if they are not fully cooked, they will be added to the pan again for additional cooking.
  • Add a bit more olive oil if needed and sauté mushrooms and garlic for a couple minutes - don't let the garlic burn or it will be bitter.
  • Take a bottle of balsamic vinegar and make several swirls around the pan to deglaze (approx 1/2 to 1 cup balsamic vinegar).
  • Let bubble for a minute and add some white wine to the mix and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Once it starts to boil, add the chicken breasts back to the pan, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Flip the breasts every couple minutes so the balsamic vinegar sauce can penetrate both sides nicely.
  • Cook about 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove breasts and mushrooms to serving platter.
  • Reduce sauce until it is thick and rich, adjust seasoning if needed, and pour over breasts.
  • Good served over Rice à la Frances with a nice vegetable or tossed salad on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.3, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 499.7, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 9.8, Protein 35.5

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