Description
Chicken Medallions with Mushroom Sauce brings tender chicken slices dancing with earthy mushrooms in a creamy, rich sauce that hugs your taste buds. Weeknight dinner heroes rejoice – this simple yet elegant dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor without complicated techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Produce:
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Flatten 1.5 lbs chicken breasts between plastic wrap to ¼ inch thickness. Slice into 2-3 inch medallions. Generously season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Warm 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet at medium heat. Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and 1 small chopped onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables soften and release moisture.
- Introduce 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Stir constantly for 1 minute until aromatic without burning.
- Pour ½ cup white wine into the pan. Use a wooden spoon to scrape any caramelized bits from the bottom. Allow wine to reduce by half.
- Whisk 2 tbsp flour with 1 cup chicken broth until completely smooth. Pour mixture into skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat and let sauce thicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. The consistency should coat the back of a spoon.
- Stir in ½ cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp thyme, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Keep sauce warm on lowest heat setting.
- Heat another skillet to medium-high with a thin layer of olive oil. Arrange chicken medallions in a single layer without crowding.
- Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165F/74C.
- Transfer chicken to serving plates. Generously ladle warm mushroom sauce over medallions. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- Make chicken medallions uniform in size to ensure even cooking and a professional presentation.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a golden-brown crust and prevent steaming.
- Use fresh thyme if possible, as it provides a more vibrant and aromatic flavor compared to dried herbs.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream or use a plant-based cream alternative to reduce calories and fat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg