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Easy Rosemary Chicken and Portabella Mushrooms Recipe

Easy Rosemary Chicken and Portabella Mushrooms

Seared chicken breasts and browned portabella mushrooms come together in a light garlic, rosemary, lemon, broth, and white wine pan sauce. This comforting skillet dinner serves four and is ready in about 40 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 4 breasts, about 6 ounces each Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon, divided Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary, if substituting
Mushrooms and Sauce
  • 8 ounces Portabella or baby bella mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons, divided Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons, divided Butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons, optional Fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. If the chicken breasts are thick, pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 to 3/4 inch. Pat them dry, then season with about 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, the black pepper, and the rosemary.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until browned and the center reaches 165°F.
  3. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and keep the browned bits in the skillet. Add the remaining olive oil and butter, then arrange the mushrooms in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and their moisture has evaporated.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the mushrooms and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly so it becomes fragrant without burning. Pour in the chicken broth and white wine, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  5. Simmer the liquid for 3–5 minutes, or until it has reduced slightly and looks like a light sauce. Stir in the lemon juice, taste carefully, and adjust only if needed with the remaining salt.
  6. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Simmer for 1–2 minutes while spooning the rosemary mushroom sauce over the chicken, then garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Fresh rosemary gives the brightest flavor; use 1 teaspoon dried rosemary when substituting. Do not crowd the mushrooms, and use a thermometer to confirm that the chicken reaches 165°F. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, crusty bread, steamed green beans, asparagus, or a simple green salad.