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Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4

Active Time:30 mins

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Total Time:

Servings:4

Servings:

4

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the ingredients to make the Creamy Balsamic Chicken & Mushroom Skillet

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4(4-ounce)chicken cutlets1/2teaspoonsalt, divided1/2teaspoonground pepper, divided1/3cupall-purpose flour3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided1 (8-ounce) packagecremini mushrooms, sliced1/2cupthinly slicedshallot1tablespoonthinly slicedgarlic2teaspoonsfresh thymeleaves, plus more for garnish3tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar3/4cupunsalted chicken broth1 1/2ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese, softened1teaspoonDijon mustard

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Ingredients

4(4-ounce)chicken cutlets

1/2teaspoonsalt, divided

1/2teaspoonground pepper, divided

1/3cupall-purpose flour

3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 (8-ounce) packagecremini mushrooms, sliced

1/2cupthinly slicedshallot

1tablespoonthinly slicedgarlic

2teaspoonsfresh thymeleaves, plus more for garnish

3tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar

3/4cupunsalted chicken broth

1 1/2ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese, softened

1teaspoonDijon mustard

DirectionsSprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken, 1 cutlet at a time, in the flour, pressing to adhere and shaking off excess flour. Place the coated chicken on a large plate. Discard any remaining flour.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleHeat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook until golden brown on both sides and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Do not wipe the pan clean.Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Spread the mushrooms into an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir the mushrooms; add shallot, garlic and thyme. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant and the shallot is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleStir in vinegar; cook until the mushrooms have absorbed the liquid, about 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Add cream cheese, mustard and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, stirring until melted.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleReturn the chicken to the pan; reduce heat to medium-low and cook until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with additional thyme leaves before serving, if desired.EatingWell.com, February 2024

Directions

Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken, 1 cutlet at a time, in the flour, pressing to adhere and shaking off excess flour. Place the coated chicken on a large plate. Discard any remaining flour.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleHeat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook until golden brown on both sides and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Do not wipe the pan clean.Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Spread the mushrooms into an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir the mushrooms; add shallot, garlic and thyme. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant and the shallot is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleStir in vinegar; cook until the mushrooms have absorbed the liquid, about 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Add cream cheese, mustard and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, stirring until melted.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleReturn the chicken to the pan; reduce heat to medium-low and cook until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with additional thyme leaves before serving, if desired.

Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken, 1 cutlet at a time, in the flour, pressing to adhere and shaking off excess flour. Place the coated chicken on a large plate. Discard any remaining flour.

a photo of the chicken cutlets covered in flour

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook until golden brown on both sides and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Do not wipe the pan clean.

Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Spread the mushrooms into an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir the mushrooms; add shallot, garlic and thyme. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant and the shallot is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.

a photo of the mushrooms and onions being cooked in the skillet

Stir in vinegar; cook until the mushrooms have absorbed the liquid, about 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Add cream cheese, mustard and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, stirring until melted.

a photo of the vinegar being poured into the skillet

Return the chicken to the pan; reduce heat to medium-low and cook until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with additional thyme leaves before serving, if desired.

EatingWell.com, February 2024

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)335Calories16gFat17gCarbs30gProtein

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