Chef John's Chicken and Mushrooms

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This chicken and mushrooms recipe video is an experiment in extreme self-control; I wanted to challenge myself to make a chicken and mushrooms recipe using only chicken and mushrooms.

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Close up on a plate of Chef John's chicken and mushrooms.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 2 chicken breast halves, boneless, skin-on

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick

  • 1 pinch salt

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make Chef John's chicken and mushrooms.

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  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  3. Season chicken on all sides with salt and ground black pepper.

  4. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in an ovenproof skillet. Place chicken skin-side down in skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

  5. Turn chicken over; stir mushrooms with a pinch of salt into skillet. Increase heat to high; cook, stirring mushrooms occasionally, until mushrooms shrink slightly, about 5 minutes.

    Mushrooms and chicken browning together in a skillet.

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    Mushrooms and chicken browning together in a skillet.

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  6. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken breasts to a plate and loosely tent with foil; set aside.

  7. Set skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat; cook and stir mushrooms until brown bits start to form on the bottom of the pan, about 5 minutes. Pour water into the skillet, and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits off of the bottom of the pan. Cook until water is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

    Water added to mushrooms and stirring brown bits off the skillet.

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  8. Stir in any accumulated juices from the chicken into the skillet. Stir butter into mushroom mixture, stirring constantly until butter is completely melted and incorporated.

    Butter added to skillet of mushrooms.

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  9. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mushroom sauce over chicken and serve.

    Close up on a plate of Chef John's chicken and mushrooms.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

398 Calories
31g Fat
4g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 398
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 39%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 355mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 359mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.