SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM GRAVY

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A nice quick entree after a hectic day at work. From Bon Appetit magazine. I saute the chicken longer than the time specified to make sure it's cooked through, or pound the breasts thinner.

Provided by yooper

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup butter
1 lb mushroom, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup canned low sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken to skillet.
  • Saute until brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer chicken to plate.
  • Add mushrooms, onion, and remaining 1 teaspoon thyme to skillet.
  • Saute until mushrooms are brown, about 5 minutes.
  • 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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