SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM GRAVY

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Smothered Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Gravy image

From Bon Appetit, February 2001.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp ground allspice
4 large skinless boneless chicken breasts
1/2 stick butter
1 lb mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 c whipping cream
1 c chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. Blend flour, 1/2 teaspoon thyme and allspice in small bowl. Set aside 1 tablespoon of flour mixture. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, then with enough of remaining flour mixture to coat.
  • 2. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet. Saute until brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  • 3. Transfer chicken to plate. Add mushrooms, onion, and remaining 1 teaspoon thyme to skillet. Saute until mushrooms are brown, about 5 minutes.
  • 4. Mix in reserved 1 tablespoon flour mixture; cook 1 minute. Add cream and broth and bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Return chicken and any collected juices to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until chicken is cooked through and gravy thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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