Mushroom Chicken Piccata Recipe

By Booper-2

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or impressive meal for guests, this Chicken Piccata with mushrooms comes highly recommended. It's delicious!

Ingredients

• 4 (4-ounces each) chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 12 ounces baby portobello mushrooms, quartered
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 medium lemon
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained

Preparation

Step 1

Flatten chicken breasts to 1/8-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.

In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Cook chicken 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Transfer to a platter; keep warm.

In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add a single layer of mushrooms and cook, without stirring, about 5 minutes or until mushrooms become red-brown on one side. Turn mushrooms, add garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Add wine. Loosen browned bits from pan bottom. Bring to a boil: stir in broth and bring back to a boil. Slice 4 thin slices from lemon and juice remaining lemon. Add lemon slices and juice to skillet. Stir in capers and continue cooking until mixture thickens. Add chicken to sauce; heat through.