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Chicken with Lemon and Mushrooms


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

This delicious chicken recipe is accompanied by a tangy lemon sauce and sautéed mushrooms, perfect for serving over pasta.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lbs)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients and bring a pot of salted water to boil for pasta.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes each). Remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (~1 minute). Add sliced mushrooms; cook until tender.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Scrape up any browned bits and drain while reserving some pasta water.
  5. Serve pasta topped with chicken and sauce.

Notes

  • This dish pairs well with a side salad.
  • You can substitute the chicken with shrimp for a seafood variation.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg