Ingredients and Weight:
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4-6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
25-30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dredge chicken breasts in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet and transfer to a baking dish.
- Add butter to the skillet and melt.
- Add onions, mushrooms, celery, and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
- Pour sauce over chicken breasts and bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and comforting
- Flavorful and juicy chicken
- Rich and creamy sauce
- Easy to make
User Comments:
- "This was an amazing dish! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was delicious."
- "I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. It was the perfect comfort food."
- "This is now my go-to recipe for chicken breasts. It's so easy and always turns out great."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that chicken breasts are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- If you don't have chicken broth on hand, you can use water instead.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer for a longer period of time.
- If you don't have a baking dish, you can use a large skillet that is oven-safe.
- Serve with roasted potatoes or mashed cauliflower for a complete meal.
