CHICKEN & MUSHROOMS WITH BALSAMIC CREAM SAUCE

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What a wonderfully flavorful chicken dish. Full of mushrooms, onions and garlic flavors with hints of thyme and balsamic vinegar. I think next time I will add spinach to this as well. Not only will it add nice color, but the spinach, garlic and balsamic go great together. The original recipe had this served with egg noodles,...

Provided by Wendy Rusch

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 oz favorite pasta, cooked to package directions
2-3 Tbsp olive oil
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2" medallions
sea salt, fresh cracked black pepper and granulated garlic
2-3 Tbsp butter
8 oz mushrooms, button or baby portabellas, sliced
3 clove garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 tsp thyme, dried
2 Tbsp flour
1 1/2-2 c chicken stock
1-2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, do not substitute another kind of vinegar
3 Tbsp cream
2 large handfuls of fresh baby spinach, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare your pasta, set aside. Heat olive oil in large skillet, sprinkle chicken medallions with salt, pepper and garlic. When oil is hot, add chicken cook 3-4 min and flip, cook another 3-4 min. Remove from pan, cover to keep warm and set aside.
  • 2. Add butter to chicken skillet, when melted and hot, add onions and mushrooms, saute until onions are translucent. Add garlic and thyme, season with more sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper, cook 2 more minutes then sprinkle flour over top of onion mixture, stir well and cook 2 more min. Slowly pour in 1 1/2 cup stock, stirring briskly to incorporate flour, use whisk if needed. If sauce seems right consistency with 1 1/2 c of stock then stop there, if you want it thinner, add remaining 1/2 cup. Add in balsamic and simmer until thickened. Add in cream, chicken and spinach, if desired. Stirring occasionally until spinach is wilted. Serve over pasta.

Yahia Zidi
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so rich and creamy that it made me forget all about the mushrooms.


King Chiboy
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This dish is so delicious and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Yasmine Ramadan
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Md kabir Md kobir
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. Just shred the chicken and add it to the sauce.


Sardar Ibrar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is delicious and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


libby Andrews
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Zrs Cales
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken.


Lonnie Jackson
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion meal. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Yousif Khan
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use different types of mushrooms, or even add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.


Kado Khan
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The balsamic cream sauce is the star of this dish. It's so rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the chicken and mushrooms.


Tharusa Sthsarani
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Cassie Dunn
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so flavorful that it made me forget all about the mushrooms.


Hope Jourd
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is simple to make and the chicken and mushrooms cook up in no time.


Adsial Adsial
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out amazing! The sauce was so easy to make and it really elevated the dish.


Sara huseen
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This chicken and mushroom dish with balsamic cream sauce was an absolute delight! The sauce was rich and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the mushrooms added a nice earthy flavor.