Chicken with Mushrooms

Chicken with mushrooms is a tasty and relatively simple dish to prepare. Here’s how you can cook it, with an Italian touch, which never hurts.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts (skinless and boneless)
• 250 grams of mushrooms (button or porcini for a stronger flavor)
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 sprig of fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary)
• 120 milliliters of white wine
• 120 milliliters of chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon of flour (optional for flouring the chicken)

Preparation

1. If you prefer, lightly flour the chicken breasts. This will help to create a golden crust as you sauté them.
2. In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat and add the chicken. Sauté the chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side or until it is well browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the chopped garlic and rosemary. Sauté for a minute, then add the sliced mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms have softened and browned.
4. Deglaze with white wine, allowing the alcohol to evaporate.
5. Add the chicken broth and simmer for a couple of minutes.
6. Return the chicken to the skillet with the mushrooms and cook everything covered for about 20 minutes over medium-low heat, turning the chicken halfway through cooking. If the sauce reduces too much, add a little bit of broth.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Once the chicken is cooked and the sauce has reached the desired consistency, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to add a hint of color and flavor.

Serve your chicken with mushrooms with a side of roasted potatoes or mashed potatoes and a nice glass of Italian white wine that you used for cooking, like a chilled Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay.

Fun Fact

Chicken with mushrooms is a classic dish in many cuisines, but in Italy, it is often prepared with a Mediterranean touch from the use of extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, and white wine, which enhance the flavor making it exquisitely aromatic.