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Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce




Source of Recipe


Originally from a magazine, tweeked to our personal preference






Recipe Introduction


This recipe is quite simple, yet elegant enough for company. You can use any type of mushroom that you would like, depending on your budget and your personal preference.





List of Ingredients



• 8 chicken breast halves (can use bone-in if desired)
  
• 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  
• 2-4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (depending on how much you like mushrooms)
  
• 2 green onions, chopped
  
• 2 cups white wine OR chicken broth
  
• 3 tablespoons butter OR margarine
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  
• 1/4 cup cold water
  






Instructions



1. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Cover and cook until juices run clear, about 20 minutes.
   
2. Remove chicken; keep warm. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onions until tender.
   
3. Stir in wine or broth, butter, salt, and pepper.
   
4. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to skillet; heat through.
   






Final Comments


YIELD: 8 servings

About the mushrooms: Personally, I love them, so I would use the greater amount. But if you are not that much of a mushroom fan, you can use just the two cups. But do remember that mushrooms are largely water, and they shrink measurably when cooked.

This recipe makes a lot of sauce, and it is just so delicious spooned over mashed potatoes.

This is safe for kids to eat, because the alcohol "burns off" during cooking. Enjoy!