Butterflied Mushroom Chicken Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this stunning Butterflied Mushroom Chicken recipe! This surprisingly simple dish boasts gourmet flavors and presentation, using readily available ingredients. Butterflying the chicken (optional, but highly recommended!) creates a beautiful, restaurant-worthy look and allows for deeper flavor penetration. The rich, savory sauce is a star in its own right – you'll want to try it!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 619.9 kcal
Protein 69g
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Ingredients for Butterflied Mushroom Chicken

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How to Make Butterflied Mushroom Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. If butterflying chicken, place chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, gently pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Be careful not to pound through the chicken.
  3. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add sliced mushrooms to the bowl and toss to coat.
  5. Place butterflied chicken breasts (or regular chicken breasts) in a baking dish.
  6. Top each chicken breast with the mushroom mixture.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and mushrooms are tender.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

127g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Butterflied Mushroom Chicken?

Butterflied Mushroom Chicken takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Butterflied Mushroom Chicken?

Butterflied Mushroom Chicken has approximately 619.9 calories per serving, with about 69 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 74 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Butterflied Mushroom Chicken?

The key ingredients for Butterflied Mushroom Chicken are Chicken Breasts, Salt, Pepper, Porcini Mushrooms, Butter, Cream. See the full list with measurements above.

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