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Smothered Chicken with Mushroom Gravy

35 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$14.00620 cal · 44g proteinkept by 1 family

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts1½ lb
  • cremini mushrooms8 oz
  • yellow onion1 count
  • all-purpose flour⅓ cup
  • chicken broth1½ cups
  • heavy cream⅓ cup
  • butter2 tbsp
  • fresh thyme1 package
  • green beans12 oz
  • long-grain white rice1½ cups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start the rice. Steam the green beans.

  2. 2

    Pound the chicken to an even thickness, season with salt and pepper, and dust with 3 tbsp of the flour.

  3. 3

    Brown in butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes per side. Move to a plate.

  4. 4

    Add the sliced mushrooms and onion and cook 6 minutes until golden. Sprinkle in the remaining flour and stir 1 minute, then whisk in the broth and thyme.

  5. 5

    Return the chicken, cover, and simmer 8-10 minutes until it reaches 165°F. Stir in the cream and spoon the gravy over chicken and rice.

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