CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SCALLIONS, SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, AND TOMATOES

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Categories     Chicken     Mushroom     Poultry     Tomato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     White Wine     Thyme     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 whole boneless chicken breasts, halved
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup minced shallot
2 thyme sprigs plus 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/4 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and the mushrooms sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 bunches of scallions, dark green parts reserved for another use and the scallions split lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
2 1/2 teaspoons arrowroot
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced fine
6 additional thyme sprigs for garnish if desired

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it cook the chicken breasts, patted dry and seasoned with salt and pepper, skin sides down, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are golden. Turn the breasts and cook them over moderate heat, covered, for 7 to 8 minutes more, or until they are cooked through. Transfer the breasts to a platter and keep them warm. To the skillet add the garlic, the shallot, and the 2 thyme sprigs (or the dried thyme if using) and cook the mixture, stirring, until the shallot is softened. Add the vinegar, boil the mixture until the vinegar is almost evaporated, and add the mushrooms. Cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute, add the wine, and boil the mixture until the wine is almost evaporated. Add 1 1/4 cups of the broth and the scallions and simmer the mixture for 1 minute. In a small bowl whisk together the remaining 1/4 cups broth and the arrowroot and add the mixture to the skillet with the tomatoes and the fresh thyme leaves. Simmer the sauce, stirring, for 1 minute, or until it is thickened, stir in any juices that have accumulated around the chicken, and add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer a chicken breast to each of 6 dinner plates, spoon some of the sauce over each breast, and garnish each serving with 1 of the additional thyme sprigs.

Ntege Paul
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This dish is a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are always impressive. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I love serving it over rice or noodles.


Peace diaz
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


regina booker
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This recipe is amazing! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Caden Davidson
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This dish is a great weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Md shine Khan
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken breasts and this recipe is a winner. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ziyanda Khomo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is flavorful and the chicken is moist and tender. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Choyon Islam
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I'm not a big fan of chicken breasts, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again!


Eda'o
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This dish is a great weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


AJ Sourov
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken breasts and this recipe is a winner. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rueh Flame
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is flavorful and the chicken is moist and tender. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Meer Adnan
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with steamed broccoli and it was a perfect meal.


Gomex Flex
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I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow. The chicken turned out great and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Adnan Jillani
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This dish is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I love serving it over rice or noodles.


Aamir Jamil
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Batman. Superhero.
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was incredibly tasty. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Luke Schneider
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken breasts, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again!


Hakim Kalule
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I loved the combination of scallions, shiitake mushrooms, and tomatoes. It was a perfect balance of flavors.