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Chicken In Sherry Mushroom Sauce Recipe

A light yet decadent recipe from Cooking Light (1988), this Chicken in Sherry Mushroom Sauce is a flavor explosion! Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared to perfection and then simmered in a rich, savory sauce of mushrooms, shallots, and dry sherry. Low-calorie and incredibly satisfying, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 42 mins
Calories 203.8 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 5.0 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chicken In Sherry Mushroom Sauce

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How to Make Chicken In Sherry Mushroom Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of chicken broth to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until reduced to 1 cup. Set aside.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Sprinkle over 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total).
  3. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat until hot.
  4. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  5. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel to remove excess grease.
  6. Add 2 tablespoons of margarine, 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms, and 2 finely chopped shallots to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, or until mushrooms are lightly browned, stirring frequently.
  7. Pour in 1/2 cup of dry sherry and bring to a boil. Add the reduced chicken broth and cook for 7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to 1 1/4 cups.
  8. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  9. Remove the chicken to a serving platter and keep warm.
  10. Increase heat to high and cook the sauce for 5 minutes, or until reduced to 1 cup. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
  11. Serve the chicken immediately, spooning the sherry mushroom sauce generously over the top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

6g

Carbs

2g

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