Chicken Breast with Mushrooms

Here is a recipe to prepare a delicious chicken breast with mushrooms, with an Italian touch. This dish combines the simplicity of home cooking with the rich flavor of mushrooms and aromatic herbs.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts
• 300 g of button mushrooms or mixed
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 sprig of rosemary (or 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary)
• 1/2 glass of white wine
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley for garnish
• Optional: a few tablespoons of fresh cream if you want a creamier sauce

Preparation

1. Clean the mushrooms by removing any earthy residues and slice them. If using already cleaned mushrooms, you can simply cut them into slices.
2. Cut the chicken breasts so they have a uniform thickness. You can also cut them into strips if you prefer.
3. In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil and add the crushed garlic cloves and rosemary. Let it flavor for a minute.
4. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat until golden on both sides. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
6. In the same skillet, add the mushrooms and let them cook until tender and golden. During cooking, add salt and pepper.
7. Deglaze with white wine and let the alcohol evaporate over high heat.
8. If you want a creamier sauce, now you can add the cream.
9. Return the chicken to the skillet with the mushrooms and let them flavor together for a few minutes, until the chicken is well cooked and the flavors have melded.
10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Trivia

In Italy, it is common to add a touch of cream to sauces that accompany meat or pasta to make them creamier and more enveloping. If you prefer a lighter version, you can omit the cream. Mushrooms and white wine already give a deep flavor to the dish. Usually the dish is accompanied by a light side dish like steamed vegetables or a simple salad. Enjoy your meal!