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Mushroom Chicken over grits and in bowl
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Mushroom Chicken Breast Recipe

This skillet mushroom chicken recipe is paired with our homemade cheesy cheddar grits, making it ideal for a tasty weeknight meal or an easy Sunday meal. 
Course Brunch, Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 552kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Boneless Chicken Breas; cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp. Ground Course Black Pepper
  • 4 Garlic Cloves; minced
  • 1 tsp. Dry Basil
  • 1 Tbsp. Dry Parsley Flakes
  • 1 tsp. Paprika
  • 1 tsp. Chili Powder
  • 10 Baby Bella Mushrooms; sliced
  • 1 Bell Pepper
  • 4 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
  • ½ Cup Diced Onion
  • 4 Tbsp. Olive Oil; plus more if needed
  • ½ Cup White Cooking Wine
  • Cooked Grits

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Mix well and set it aside.
    Over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet, add the olive oil. When heated, add the chicken in batches. Cook until lightly golden and repeat the process until you have cooked all the chicken cubes. Transfer the cooked chicken cubes to a plate and set aside.
    Next, in the same skillet add the butter and when melted add the onions, bell pepper, and garlic cloves. Mix well and cook for 30 seconds.
    mushroom chicken in skillet
  • Then add the dry basil and parsley flakes. Stir to combine. Then add the mushrooms. Stir and cook for 5-6 minutes; stirring occasionally.
    Add the white wine vinegar followed by the chicken, paprika, and chicken powder. Stir well to combine and allow to cook for an additional 5-8 minutes.
    Serve with cooked grits and enjoy.
    mushroom chicken with bell peppers

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Notes

***Calories are estimated per serving
 
 
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Nutrition

Serving: 6Servings | Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 538mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 2mg