How does the sauce thicken?
The mushroom sauce uses chicken stock and heavy whipping cream as the base. The reduction gently simmers, helping to evaporate the water from the ingredients. The milk solids and fat in the cream concentrate, creating a thicker consistency. This process allows you to control the texture without extra thickening agents like flour or cornstarch.
Chicken and Mushroom
This easy chicken mushroom recipe contains a delicious
creamy pan sauce and is garnished with shredded gruyere
for even more flavor.
TIME
Prep Time 15minutes mins
Cook Time 35minutes mins
Total Time 50minutes mins
Servings 4 servings
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Ingredients
4 boneless chicken breasts, about 2 pounds total
▢¾ cup all-purpose flour
▢1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more for seasoning
▢¾ teaspoon black pepper, divided, plus more for seasoning
▢¼ cup olive oil
▢2 tablespoons unsalted butter
▢1 cup yellow onion, halved, cut into ¼-inch thick slices
▢¼ cup minced shallots
▢1 tablespoon minced garlic
▢1 tablespoon chopped thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
▢1 tablespoon chopped rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried
▢12 ounces cremini mushrooms or brown, ½-inch thick slices, about 4 cups sliced
▢2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
▢2 teaspoons soy sauce
▢1 ½ cup unsalted chicken stock
▢½ cup heavy whipping cream
▢½ cup shredded gruyere, swiss, or parmesan cheese
Instructions
