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Basic Chicken and Mushrooms

chicken and mushrooms in a creamy sauce on a plate

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This chicken dish is a great choice if you need something fast and easy. Just 10 minutes of prep time and the oven does the rest!

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless chicken breasts (about 5 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 ounces mushrooms
  • 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
  • 1/3 cup half-and-half or light cream
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken with paper towels; cut it into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and brown for about 5 minutes, turning frequently; remove to a plate and set aside.
  4. Add the mushrooms to skillet and cook until they are tender and browned. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Return chicken to skillet. Cover and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Blend in half-and-half or cream; heat slowly. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding salt and pepper, as needed.