Smothered Chicken With Mushrooms And Onions Recipe

Ingredients for Smothered Chicken With Mushrooms And Onions

• 1 large carrot
• Yellow Onion
• Fresh Mushrooms
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
• salt and pepper to taste
• Ground Black Pepper
• Vegetable Oil
• All Purpose Flour
• Chicken Broth
• Fresh Tarragon

How to Make Smothered Chicken With Mushrooms And Onions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel 1 large carrot, quarter lengthwise, and slice crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
3. Chop 1 medium onion into 1/2-inch pieces.
4. Slice 8 ounces cremini mushrooms.
5. Set the carrots, onion, and mushrooms aside.
6. Season 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total) with salt and pepper.
7. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat.
8. Add chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned.
9. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
10. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Heat over medium-high heat.
11. Add carrots, onions, and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
12. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute, until blended.
13. Gradually whisk in 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth and 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon (or 1/2 teaspoon dried). Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until slightly thickened.
14. Return chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
15. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
16. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately over cooked rice.