Description
Savory Chicken Mushroom Dinner invites palates on a culinary journey through rich, earthy flavors and tender protein. Comfort meets elegance in this simple yet sophisticated meal that promises delightful satisfaction for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 10 ounces (280 grams) chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 5 ounces (150 grams) mushrooms, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 scallion, thinly chopped
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly dice chicken into uniform, bite-sized cubes, ensuring even cooking potential.
- Preheat skillet with olive oil over moderate flame, creating a sizzling surface for protein searing.
- Introduce chicken pieces into hot pan, immediately seasoning with robust blend of salt, crushed red pepper, scallions, oregano, and cracked black pepper.
- Expertly maneuver chicken, allowing each morsel to develop golden-brown caramelization through intermittent stirring for approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms into skillet, promoting rapid moisture release and flavor integration.
- Continue culinary process, gently rotating ingredients to ensure comprehensive heat distribution for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Infuse dish with minced garlic, stirring swiftly to prevent burning while releasing aromatic compounds.
- Remove skillet from heat source, allowing residual warmth to complete final flavor melding.
- Garnish generously with freshly chopped parsley, creating vibrant visual and herbaceous flavor contrast.
- Transfer immediately to serving platter, presenting a rustic, appetizing chicken and mushroom composition.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by marinating chicken in herbs and garlic beforehand for deeper taste complexity.
- Opt for fresh mushrooms like shiitake or cremini to elevate the dish’s umami profile and nutritional value.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F, preventing any potential foodborne illness.
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version, maintaining the same seasoning and cooking technique
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 100mg