Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 12 ounces sliced mushrooms (8 oz cremini, 4 oz shiitake)
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
- Optional: Mashed potatoes or rice for serving
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets. Pound to even thickness (about ½ inch). Season both sides with ½ teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Place flour in a shallow dish. Lightly dredge each chicken cutlet on both sides. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 chicken pieces and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked to 160°F. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
- Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and remaining 2 chicken pieces. Transfer to the same plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, mushrooms, shallot, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook for about 10 minutes, until mushrooms are browned and liquid evaporates. Transfer mushrooms to a plate (can place over chicken).
- Pour chicken broth into skillet, scraping up browned bits. Whisk in Dijon mustard and sherry vinegar. Simmer for 3 minutes until reduced by half.
- Slowly whisk in heavy cream. Return chicken and mushrooms to pan. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until warmed through and coated in sauce.
- Sprinkle with fresh thyme and serve over mashed potatoes or rice, spooning sauce over the top.
Notes
- Use a mix of mushrooms for deeper flavor—cremini and shiitake work great.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Ensure chicken is evenly sliced and pounded for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
