Balsamic chicken and mushrooms- revised

Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms

By Normaone on February 24, 2003

Photo by KC_Cooker

37 Reviews

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• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Servings: 4

About This Recipe

"This is a quick, easy, and elegant WW recipe that is suitable for entertaining. (4 Points)"

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 3 cloves garlic, minced ( or more!)
• 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness (we used boneless, skinnless thighs and didn't pound them so had to cook a little longer (till not pink)
• 2 cups small mushrooms, halved,or quartered if using larger mushrooms
• 1/3 cup chicken broth or 1/3 cup white wine
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crumbled or one TBSP fresh chopped thyme

Directions

1. In a nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil.
2. In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the vinegar, the mustard and garlic and 1/2 tsp salt.
3. Add the chicken and coat both sides with the mixture.
4. Transfer the chicken and mixture to the skillet; saute until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
5. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
6. In the skillet, heat the remaining teaspoon of oil.
7. Saute the mushrooms till browned, sprinkle with pepper ; add wine, thyme and remaining tablespoon of vinegar.
8. Cook stirring until the mushrooms are deep brown, about 2 minutes longer.
9. Serve the chicken, topped with the mushrooms.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 (229 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

% Daily Value

Calories 187.6

Calories from Fat 51

27%

Amount Per Serving

% Daily Value

Total Fat 5.7g

8%

Saturated Fat 1.0g

5%

Cholesterol 72.5mg

24%

Sugars 3.7 g

Sodium 226.5mg

9%

Total Carbohydrate 6.6g

2%

Dietary Fiber 1.8g

7%

Sugars 3.7 g

14%

Protein 26.4g

52%