Description
Hearty Chicken and Mushroom Skillet delivers rustic comfort straight from countryside kitchens. Savory herbs, tender chicken, and earthy mushrooms combine in a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 10 ounces (280 grams) chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 5 ounces (150 grams) mushrooms, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 scallion, thinly chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
Seasonings and Oil:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice chicken into uniform, bite-sized cubes ensuring even cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature, approximately 375°F.
- Introduce chicken pieces to the hot pan, seasoning with salt, crushed red pepper, chopped scallions, oregano, and black pepper.
- Sauté chicken for 6-8 minutes, stirring periodically until golden brown and nearly cooked through.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms into the skillet, continuing to cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add minced garlic, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until mushrooms are tender and chicken is completely cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove skillet from heat and let rest for 1-2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley just before serving.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately while hot and aromatic.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time carefully to prevent chicken from becoming dry, aiming for tender and juicy meat.
- Enhance flavor depth by marinating chicken in herbs and olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use high-quality fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for richer taste and better texture.
- For gluten-free version, ensure all seasonings are certified gluten-free and replace any potential wheat-based ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg