Creamy Balsamic Chicken & Mushroom Skillet

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The sauce in this creamy balsamic chicken and mushroom skillet recipe strikes the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. The shallots, garlic and thyme add aroma and flavor to the dish. Thin-cut chicken cutlets are key for getting dinner on the table quickly. If you can’t find chicken cutlets, make your own: Look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are about 8 ounces each. Slice them in half horizontally and pound to an even thickness.

a recipe photo of the Creamy Balsamic Chicken & Mushroom Skillet
Photo:

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
the ingredients to make the Creamy Balsamic Chicken & Mushroom Skillet

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Ingredients

  • 4 (4-ounce) chicken cutlets

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cremini mushrooms, sliced 

  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallot

  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic

  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish

  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 3/4 cup unsalted chicken broth

  • 1 1/2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

  1. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken, 1 cutlet at a time, in the flour, pressing to adhere and shaking off excess flour. Place the coated chicken on a large plate. Discard any remaining flour.

    a photo of the chicken cutlets covered in flour

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook until golden brown on both sides and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Do not wipe the pan clean.

  3. Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Spread the mushrooms into an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir the mushrooms; add shallot, garlic and thyme. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant and the shallot is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.

    a photo of the mushrooms and onions being cooked in the skillet

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

  4. Stir in vinegar; cook until the mushrooms have absorbed the liquid, about 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Add cream cheese, mustard and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, stirring until melted.

    a photo of the vinegar being poured into the skillet

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

  5. Return the chicken to the pan; reduce heat to medium-low and cook until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with additional thyme leaves before serving, if desired.

EatingWell.com, February 2024

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

335 Calories
16g Fat
17g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cutlet & about 1 1/2 Tbsp. sauce
Calories 335
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 30g 60%
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Vitamin A 57µg
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 2mg 15%
Folate 52µg
Vitamin K 7µg
Sodium 404mg 18%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 49mg 12%
Potassium 767mg 16%
Zinc 2mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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