Friday, February 1, 2013

Healthy Chicken in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

I really wasn't sure what to call this.  It is kind of like beef stroganoff, but with chicken; and no pickles.  It is kind of like Chicken Marsala, but with Sherry instead of Marsala. Either way, it was delicious.

First, and most importantly, cook the mushroom in a hot pain withOUT any oil or butter.  Do not crowd the mushrooms.  You want to make sure the steam escapes from the mushrooms.  Stir frequently 6 - 8 minutes.

This creamy sauce is healthier than regular cream sauce because it is a combination of half-and-half, nonfat milk, and beef broth, instead of all cream.   Be careful not to boil the liquid mixture.

Health Chicken in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into large bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 Shitake mushrooms, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped portobello mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp buttery spread
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup nonfat milk
- 1/3 cup beef broth
- pinch salt and pepper

What to do:
1.  In a large saute pan, heat olive oil.  When oil is hot, cook chicken pieces over medium-high heat stirring frequently for ~8 minutes, until chicken is lightly browned.  Remove from heat, set aside.

2.  Cook egg noodles according to package directions.

3.  In a large saute pan, cook the mushrooms over medium-high heat stirring frequently 6 -8 minutes, until mushrooms are no longer sweating.  Add onion, garlic, paprika, and parsley and saute 4 more minutes.  Add buttery spread. When buttery spread is melted, add flour and stir 1 1/2 minutes.  Add half-and-half, milk, and broth.  Bring to a simmer.  Decrease heat slightly.  Add chicken pieces.  Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Serve over egg noodles.  Recipe makes 4 servings.


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