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Smothered Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves about 4 oz. each
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 T. vegetable oil
2 c. (½") diagonally sliced carrots
1 c. (¼" thick) sliced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
16 oz. sliced mushrooms
¼ c. all-purpose or Wondra flour
14 ½ oz. can fat-free chicken broth
1 T. chopped fresh or 1 tsp. dried thyme
Chopped fresh chives (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
1. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove from pan.
2. Heat the oil in pan over medium high heat. Add carrot, onion, and garlic. Cook 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Add broth and thyme; bring to a boil and cook until slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Return chicken and juices to pan; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes of until chicken is done. Garnish with chives.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This dish is the epitome of "comfort food". It also holds well on the stove once prepared. We usually have this with the Horseradish Mashed Potatoes.

 

 

 

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